{
  "id": 4358105,
  "title": "Charity thanks inmates for work to save hedgehogs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/charity-thanks-inmates-for-work-to-save-hedgehogs",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-30T06:12:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Science",
    "slug": "bbc-science",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly4v6qr5e9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An animal charity, the Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group, expressed gratitude to prison inmates at HMP La Moye, in St Brelade, for their efforts in saving hedgehog lives. The inmates crafted 20 feeding and nesting boxes from reclaimed pallet timber. Prison vocational manager Peter Gould highlighted that the work can aid in reducing reoffending by teaching inmates skills for future employment and making them feel they contribute to the community. Dru Burdon from the hedgehog group mentioned that the boxes not only save hedgehogs but also teach prisoners carpentry skills, health and safety practices, and provide experience with machinery and equipment. The project also offers a pathway to certifications and careers in construction for some inmates. Gould explained that the project fosters a sense of purpose, achievement, and community connection for the inmates. The hedgehog boxes were part of a broader vocational program at the prison, which also includes refurbishing bikes for Age Concern Jersey, restoring benches, growing plants for the prison kitchen and charity, and creating wildlife habitats. Gould expressed pride in the positive impact these projects have on prisoners, appreciating the recognition these initiatives receive.",
  "summary": "Prisoners in HMP La Moye make feeding and nesting boxes for Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group thanks HMP La Moye inmates",
    "Inmates create 20 feeding and nesting boxes from reclaimed timber",
    "Project teaches carpentry, health & safety, and offers career pathways"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The collaboration between the Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group and HMP La Moye prison inmates not only aids hedgehog conservation but also equips inmates with employable skills, reducing reoffending and fostering community connection.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}