Vul datum in Dr J Markland Chairman Scottish Natural Heritage Board 12 Hope Terrace Edinburgh EH9 2AS Dear Dr Markland Uist Hedgehogs I write as a member of the Dutch Hedgehog Association in support of opposition to the Scottish Natural Heritage�s proposed cull of the hedgehogs on Uist. I know that the British Hedgehogs Preservation Society (BHPS) has proposed a balanced relocation plan that addresses the arguments n favour of relocation rather than extermination and I support this. It is unnecessary for me to repeat what the BHPS says but I do want to add my voice to those against killing the hedgehogs. SNH should be working with the Scottish people to care for our natural heritage. Whilst the hedgehog is not native to the Uists it is native to Scotland and should therefore have some protection from SNH. These are healthy wild animals that you are proposing to kill. I look forward to your reply. Yours sincerely Vul hier uw naam in