Dormouse. Stock image (Image: Andy Bond Woodland Trust)
Four men will face court following the alleged destruction of rare hazel dormouse habitat in Hampshire.
It’s alleged that between January 1 and February 22 last year, hedgerows containing dormice on land at Petersfield Rugby Club were destroyed.
The following people have been issued a summons to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Thursday June 20:
- Stuart Barden, 57, of Winchester Road, Petersfield;
- David Cole, 34, of Weald Way, Petersfield;
- Steve Field, 64, of Redwing Road, Clanfield;
- Neil Hitch, 62, of Marybridge Close, Totton.
They all face one charge of damaging/destroying a breeding site/resting place of a wild animal of a European protected species.
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