Conservation FAQs
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Q: What do I do if I find an injured animal?
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?
The answer is to discourage them from the outset because once you have removed one fox from an area, others will soon move in and take over the vacant territory. Here are some methods you can try:
- Remove any food sources that may be attracting them, such as bird or pet food on the ground, and secure bin lids
- Block up any hole or any gap under structures where foxes can enter to make their home or 'earth'. Be absolutely positive there are no foxes inside before blocking up any hole, as it is illegal to trap a fox within its earth
- Try chemical repellents, which can bought from most garden centres
- Add a natural scent, such as curry powder which can also work
- Plant the Scaredy Cat plant (Coleus canina) where you don't want them to go; it can also deter cats and dogs.
More detailed information on deterring foxes can be found in the annual lifecycle of the fox leaflet.
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?
