Conservation FAQs
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Q: What do I do if I find an injured animal?
We do not have the capacity to deal with injured wildlife at the Ecology Office. However, you can contact contact the following wildlife rescue groups who will be able to help:
London Wildcare Trust
Specialises in waterfowl and small mammals
Tel: 020 8647 6230
The Fox Project
Operates a fox collection service in south London
Tel: 07778 909092 (mobile ambulance)
Tel: 01892 824111 (head office)
RSPCA
For all other animals call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999
Q: What do I do if I find an abandoned young animal?
Q: Is it ok to feed the ducks and geese on the lakes?
Q: I have Japanese knotweed growing in my garden. How do I deal with it?
Q: Why do crows attack people during spring?
Q: How do I stop foxes entering my garden?
Q: I haven't seen a hedgehog in a long time. What's happened to them?
Q: I often see swans swimming with a foot up on its back. Should I be concerned?
Q: My tree is protected - does this mean I can't do anything to it?
Q: My neighbour's tree is too big - what can I do?
Q: How do I get a council-owned tree pruned?
Q: What can I do if a tree infringes my "right to light"?
Q: What should I do if I see or suspect that a wildlife crime is taking place?
