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Dormice in Hampshire and the I.O.W.

Extremely elusive and increasingly rare, the hazel dormouse is unlike other rodents, being long-lived and highly specialised in its ability to hibernate. The hazel dormouse is shy, secretive and nocturnal, so you are not very likely to see a dormouse, but quite a lot is now known about this elusive animal. Find out more about our dormice in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight County Dormouse Survey

Hampshire and Isle of Wight County Dormouse Survey 2021

Nationally, dormouse numbers appear to be declining by about 50% a year, and their range also contracting. Hampshire should be a stronghold for the species, but there are indications that populations are declining. To date, no systematic survey of a County for dormice has been undertaken, so we would like to be the first to try and achieve this, to get a better understanding of distribution across Hampshire. This will help target future conservation efforts in the County.

Go to our Hampshire and Isle of Wight County Dormouse Survey page for more info, and find out how to get involved.


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    Become a member

    Join us and become a member of the Hampshire Dormouse Group to receive all the benefits of membership as well as helping to conserve our dormouse populations in Hampshire.


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    Submit a record

    Have you seen a dormouse? Submit your records of dormice found in Hampshire. These records are essential to understand our dormouse populations and support their conservation.


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    Dormouse monitoring

    We monitor dormouse populations by carrying out nest box surveys several times a year. We might find a dormouse nest, an individual dormouse snoozing, or a whole family jumping around!

    What we do

    We are committed to managing and monitoring dormice in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are finding out about the distribution of dormice across the county by dormouse monitoring as part of the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme. We promote dormouse friendly site and landscape management and support landowners with habitat management. We seek opportunities for education and training, and promote the highest environmental and ethical standards.

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    Events

    *Free Webinar* 10th February 2022

    What have hedgerows ever done for us? (And what we can do for them in return) 10th February 2022 1900- 2030. As part of the Dormouse Reintroduction Programme PTES began to get interested in hedgerow surveys as a… Read More

    Dormouse Ecology and Conservation Training Course 2022

    See details below for the Dormouse Ecology and Conservation Training Course 2022, which is to be held via MS Teams on Monday 7th, 14th and 21st March 2022, 1900-2100. Training Event Flier Booking Form If you would like… Read More

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Dormouse Group AGM

    Members are invited to attend this year’s AGM which will be held via MS teams on Monday 7th February from 7.30pm. This year’s guest speaker will be Lorna Griffiths, Chair of Nottinghamshire Dormouse Group, who monitor three populations… Read More

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