Who would have thought that a humble dormouse could rival history’s great landscape designers? The endangered hazel dormouse, with its precise habitat needs, provides a natural blueprint for rewilding efforts across the UK. These adorable creatures thrive in well-connected woodlands, hedgerows, and scrublands filled with native plants, offering food and shelter year-round.

Far more than a conservation effort, creating dormouse-friendly spaces at LettsSafari fosters biodiversity, from pollinators to birds and small mammals. Their reliance on continuous canopies and dense vegetation highlights the importance of habitat connectivity—not just for them but for entire ecosystems.

As a sensitive barometer of environmental health, the dormouse’s presence signals successful restoration, making them a symbol of nature’s recovery. Whether for large-scale rewilding or smaller projects, their story inspires us to embrace their ecological magic.

Discover how these tiny creatures are shaping landscapes and leading the charge for a wilder, greener future as part of LettsSafari's rewilding projects.  To see the full article, and support LettsSafari

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