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Common dormice in small isolated woods were studied in 1996 in Saxony (Germany). These woodlands were isolated for 150 years and there were no connecting structures between them. 215 nestboxes were put up and 75 live traps were used for capturing dormice. Animals were marked by ear-tattooing. There were 141 captures of common dormice, and 41 adults and 30 juveniles were marked. It seems that dormice do live isolated, but without genetic exchange they would not be able to survive. Hedgerows can be helpful as connecting structures during the possible migration.Common dormice in small isolated woods were studied in 1996 in Saxony (Germany). These woodlands were isolated for 150 years and there were no connecting structures between them. 215 nestboxes were put up and 75 live traps were used for capturing dormice. Animals were marked by ear-tattooing. There were 141 captures of common dormice, and 41 adults and 30 juveniles were marked. It seems that dormice do live isolated, but without genetic exchange they would not be able to survive. Hedgerows can be helpful as connecting structures during the possible migration