The Nottinghamshire Dormouse Group was formed in 2014, following the reintroduction of hazel dormice to Nottinghamshire the previous year. <\/p>
The aim of the group is to conserve the Nottinghamshire dormice by undertaking regular dormouse monitoring sessions, woodland management to enhance their habitat, and public engagement.<\/p>
During the dormouse active season (April to October) members of the Nottinghamshire Dormouse Group undertake monthly monitoring sessions in each of the three woodlands as part of the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme<\/a> (NDMP). The data that we gather helps to inform dormouse conservation. <\/p> During the winter months, when the dormice are hibernating, we carry out woodland management and maintenance tasks including coppicing, hedge-laying, tree planting and nest-box maintenance.<\/p>