Ghosts in the Hedgerow: who or what is responsible for our favourite mammal’s decline

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Overall, Ghosts in the Hedgerow is a thoroughly entertaining, honest and sometimes surprising read, and one that will satisfy nature enthusiasts and newbies alike. This astute book overthrows the trope of the cutesy hedgehog featured on mugs and cushions, purveying this resilient creature as a fighter, with far more to their story than first meets the eye.

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Follain S, Walter C, Legout A, Lemercier B, Dutin G (2007) Induced effects of hedgerow networks on soil organic carbon storage within an agricultural landscape. Geoderma 142:80–95 Is it the car driver, the badger, the farmer, the gardener ..? Who could possibly have it in for a hedgehog? In poll after poll they come out top as our favourite mammal. And yet their numbers are estimated to have halved in less than twenty years. Magnifying glass in hand, Tom Moorhouse investigates the evidence. On a vital mission to bring those responsible to justice, prevent further murder and save a species, he uncovers a story full of twists, turns and uncomfortable truths about the trade-offs that exist between humans and wildlife. But he can also see a solution.

Ghosts in the Hedgerow is the new book by conservation research scientist Dr Tom Moorhouse. His previous book, Elegy for a River, was a heartfelt tribute to UK rivers and included many wonderful tales of his fieldwork adventures beside rivers, fens, lakes and more. He discussed the threats currently facing these habitats and their occupants, the conservation work currently taking place and what he believes is needed to repair the degradation that has occurred. Ghosts in the Hedgerow follows a similar format but instead looks at Britain’s favourite mammal – the hedgehog. By turns hilarious and heart-breaking, Ghosts in the Hedgerow is a triumph of accessible science writing.'Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell A body lies motionless on the ground. Small, with a snouty head and covered with spines, it is unquestionably dead before its time. And all of those gathered around the corpse are suspect. So which one of them is responsible for this crime – and for the disappearance of many many thousands of hedgehogs in recent decades? Any project that highlights the plight of hedgehogs is invaluable and GHOSTS IN THE HEDGEROW fulfils that task admirably. Tim Rice, lyricist, author and host of the Get Onto My Cloud podcast

Prior LD, Paul KI, Davidson NJ, Hovenden MJ, Nichols SC, Bowman DJMA (2015) Evaluating carbon storage in restoration plantings in the Tasmanian Midlands, a highly modified agricultural landscape. Rangel J 37:477–488 Tom Moorhouse will talk about his new book which is all about the hedgehog. Tom is an author and works as a freelance conservation scientist. He was previously a Senior Researcher at Oxford University's Zoology Department. Jaunty, scholarly, hugely entertaining, wise, deadly serious and downright fun ... A triumph. Charles Foster, author of Cry of the Wild, Being a Human and A Little Brown Sea If I had a garden, I would make it a wildlife paradise and that would make me feel better about the state of things. However, as it is, I am depressed, and spend most of my time shuffling to and fro like a zombie--decaying, I suspect, intellectually and emotionally. Wait, what was I talking about? Gardens? Aah. I don't have one.