82% of Brits in favour of ‘Isle of Hedgehog’

Britons are overwhelmingly in favour of drastic action, including freeing up UK islands to create predator-free safe havens for endangered species, in order to protect vulnerable wildlife

·      The UK could follow in the footsteps of New Zealand, a conservation champion, that has taken drastic action to save its vulnerable national icon, the kiwi, by implementing a predator-free islands scheme 

·      To raise awareness of the conservation scheme native New Zealand cider, Old Mout, is joining forces with wildlife enthusiast, Michaela Strachan, and charity, Kiwis For kiwi, in a bid to save the vulnerable bird in a short documentary film called ‘The Forgotten World’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJiDC7TgcfI

·      Old Mout Cider is hoping to make the people of Britain fall in love with the kiwi and inspire them to save this incredible animal by signing up to its mission. And for everyone who signs up to save the kiwi, 20p will be donated to Kiwis for kiwi  https://www.oldmoutcider.co.uk/help-save-the-kiwi

A new comprehensive study by The Mammal Society, which reveals that a fifth of Britain’s wild mammals ‘at high risk of extinction1, reaffirms that urgent action must be taken sooner rather that later otherwise Britain stands to lose its precious species. But now, a ground-breaking idea from the southern hemisphere may offer a lifeline.

Ever heard of the Isle of Hedgehog? Or how about the Island of Red Squirrel or Mouse-Eared Bat? Maybe not, but if 82% of Britons2 get their way, a vision inspired by a conservation project in New Zealand may result in the British Isles becoming predator-free safe havens for endangered animals in order to preserve iconic national creatures.

This aligns with a new initiative by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation is protecting its national icon, the kiwi bird, by creating predator-free islands where the birds can roam free without being harmed by animals that hunt them, Old Mout commissioned a survey on British attitudes on wildlife conservation. The research of 1,000 Britons found that over 82% would be in favour of similar drastic action to help save its vulnerable or endangered creatures in Britain, including relinquishing land to create safety haven, sanctuaries or even go as far as the introduction of predator islands to preserve the likes of hedgehogs and red squirrels.