More than 180 'Hedgehog Highways' are being rolled out to help protect one of Britain’s most beloved mammals.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is behind the initiative, which aims to support hedgehogs by improving their access to garden habitats and reducing their need to cross busy roads.
Councillor Paul West, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "We’re delighted to promote the environment in the East Riding and this is a fantastic way we can play our part to support local wildlife.
"We encourage all residents to install their own hogways and log any hedgehogs they see."
The 'hogways' have been donated by East Yorkshire manufacturer Timloc and are made from recycled, recyclable materials.
They are designed to be installed around small holes in gates and fences to allow hedgehogs to move safely between gardens.
The frames will be distributed by the Molescroft Wildlife Network and Greener Pocklington, and will also be available at the Tophill Low Nature Reserve open day and Driffield Show.
Residents are encouraged to record hedgehog sightings and add their hogways to the Hedgehog Preservation Society’s Big Hedgehog Map.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council also supports the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS), for which the hedgehog is a flagship species.
