Petition to save Newbridge hedgehogs

A petition campaign is underway to save Newbridge hedgehogs by stopping the destruction of a hedge. Hedgehogs have full protection in Ireland under the Wildlife Act of 2000. and their habitats are protected under the EU Habitats directive. The removal of an established hedgerow forms part of proposed development at Scoil Mhuire junior and senior schools, Ballymany, Newbridge.

Planning permission was granted by Kildare County Council and the school hopes to commence the building project early in the new year.

Residents and conservation groups are upset at the proposed destruction of these mature trees and hedgerow and have set up an online petition to halt the building works related to the area.