The Habibat External Timber Hedgehog Box is constructed from FSC-certified marine plywood, providing strength, durability and resistance to weathering in outdoor environments.

The enclosed design creates a dry, dark and sheltered internal space, suitable for hedgehogs to rest, nest and hibernate. The entrance is designed to allow access for hedgehogs while helping to reduce disturbance and potential predation.

Its robust construction ensures long-term performance, providing a reliable alternative to lightweight retail products that may deteriorate quickly.

The Habibat External Timber Hedgehog Box is designed specifically for hedgehogs, a species widely found across the UK but now experiencing significant population decline.

Hedgehogs require safe, undisturbed spaces for nesting and hibernation, typically within dense vegetation, log piles or sheltered ground-level features. They are nocturnal and rely on connected habitats to move between feeding and resting areas.

Providing suitable shelter can help support local populations, particularly where habitat fragmentation has reduced natural nesting opportunities.

The Habibat External Timber Hedgehog Box is designed for ground-level installation within sheltered environments.

• Positioned in quiet, undisturbed areas
• Located within or adjacent to dense vegetation or planting
• Ideally placed on well-drained ground
• Avoid exposed or high-traffic locations
• Entrance positioned away from prevailing weather where possible

Incorporating planting such as hedgerows, shrubs, log piles or leaf cover can improve suitability and increase the likelihood of use.

The Habibat External Timber Hedgehog Box is suitable for a range of applications including:

• Housing developments and residential gardens
• Parks and public open spaces
• Schools and educational sites
• Landscaping and green infrastructure schemes
• Habitat enhancement and conservation projects

It is particularly effective where ground-level habitat and connectivity are considered.

The Habibat External Timber Hedgehog Box can form part of a wider biodiversity enhancement strategy, helping developments respond to ecological requirements and planning expectations.

Providing habitat for species such as hedgehogs is often encouraged within developments, particularly where landscaping and green corridors are included.

Hedgehog boxes are most effective when used alongside habitat connectivity measures, such as hedgehog-friendly fencing, planting and access routes across sites.

Habibat works with developers, ecologists, landscape designers and contractors to support effective habitat provision.

We can assist with:

• Advice on product suitability
• Guidance on placement within landscaping schemes
• Reviewing site layouts
• Supporting ecological objectives
• Practical installation advice

Our aim is to provide solutions that are practical, durable and effective within real-world environments.