Dormice of Dartmoor

Matt Parkins explores Fingle Woods in Teign Valley on the eastern side of beautiful Dartmoor. Fingle Woods is home to rare hazel dormice, however, the woodland is changing as various woodland management has to be carried out in order to restore it back to its natural state to benefit wildlife. We want to ensure the dormice not only survive but thrive by linking up areas of fragmented habitat. Matt Parkins and fellow researcher David Rickwood are leading the team to gather evidence on what mitigation measures work best for dormice.

Learn more about Matt's project, supported by PTES, here: https://ptes.org/grants/uk-mammal-pro...