Inside the Erina refuge in Razès, work has progressed very well. Everything has been redone from floor to ceiling and the equipment to accommodate hedgehogs, bats and other wild mammals in distress is starting to arrive. But outside, things become complicated following the start of land subsidence. “With the rains (at the end of October), we unfortunately had a landslide in our outdoor area where we had to build other enclosures for the animals. The consequence is that the exterior construction site is at a standstill and that we will be months behind the desired opening of the care center which was planned for the end of the year. We will probably open at the beginning of next year” explains Sarah Lou Logé, president of the Erina association.
“With this unforeseen event, we will have to seek funding”
Before that, we will have to consolidate the terraces at the rear of the refuge. The association must bring in professionals to estimate the feasibility and cost of the work. Knowing that several options exist. “Either build a retaining wall or a gabion wall” Sarah anticipates. The problem is that this work will have a cost:”This project was born thanks to the solidarity of everyone. Companies, foundations, individuals who have already donated. With this unforeseen event, we will have to seek funding so it will also take time“.
Time is running out as winter will soon arrive
Ideally, the Erina association hopes to launch this work in the coming weeks to make as much progress as possible before the arrival of winter and to welcome wild mammals in distress found in Haute-Vienne, Corrèze and Creuse as quickly as possible. and in Dordogne. Those who want to help financially can make a donation to the Erina association on the Hello Asso website. While waiting for the opening, Sarah Lou Logé will continue to work with all the volunteers to complete the project, while ensuring regular return trips to Auvergne, where these wild animals are currently collected and cared for, lack of structure in Limousin.
