Help keep wildlife save this bonfire season
As we head through autumn and into winter, leaves start gathering and garden debris piles up. It’s very tempting to have a bonfire during these chilly months. Piles of wood, branches and leaves may look like the perfect place to shelter for hedgehogs and other wildlife—but they can quickly become deadly when used for bonfires.
The safest option is to build your bonfire on the day it will be lit. If it has been standing for any length of time, move the entire pile to a clear site before lighting it.
Please also:
1. Check underneath carefully using torches and broom handles
2. Light the bonfire from one side only, giving wildlife a chance to escape
3. Keep bonfires and fireworks away from trees, shrubs and woodland
4. Have water ready in case the fire needs to be extinguished
5. Know who to contact if injured wildlife is found
A full list of our Top 10 Bonfire Safety Tips can be downloaded or viewed HERE.
If you find injured wildlife in East Sussex, call our rescue line on 0300 10 26 999.
If you would like to volunteer and help us look after hedgehogs visit our volunteering page by clicking HERE or if you can help cover the costs of looking after a hedgehogs why not make a donation by clicking HERE.
