Drop the cull: the problem is bovineTB not badgers
The Wildlife Trusts today ask David Cameron - via an e-action petition - to drop the Government’s failed badger cull policy and develop an alternative strategy for tackling bovine tuberculosis.…
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Badgers
The Wildlife Trusts' position on the Government's badger cull to tackle bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle. The Wildlife Trusts have opposed the badger cull since it first started and no Wildlife Trust will allow badger culling on its land. On this page you will find information about the cull and the scientific evidence against culling badgers. A number of Wildlife Trusts are vaccinating badgers as an alternative to culling. Badger vaccination projects are taking place around the country.
The Wildlife Trusts respond to policy changes to cull badgers in low risk areas in England
Defra has announced a change in policy that will make it possible for badgers to be culled in areas of England that the Government have deemed ‘low risk’ of bovine tuberculosis (bTB). The Wildlife…
Government gives badgers a reprieve
The Wildlife Trusts delighted that vaccination gets priority in the fight against bovine tuberculosis
Nutrient Policy: Fertile ground for change?
Today, Defra has announced a series of steps to assist farmers with the availability of fertilisers as disruption to global supply chains is dramatically increasing the costs of these products.…
The Wildlife Trusts respond to UK Government's inadequate consultation on badgers and bovine tuberculosis
Jo Smith, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, shares The Wildlife Trusts' thoughts on the wholly inadequate 5-week consultation launched by Defra on 14th March 2024, with the aim of…
Government culls badgers in 11 new areas this autumn
Badger culling to be permitted in a total of 69 places. The 2022 cull season could see up to 68,000 badgers killed.
Stand up for badgers
Tim Birch, Director of Nature's Recovery at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, tells us why badgers need our help now more than ever.
Where to see badgers
Nocturnal and shy, badgers aren’t the easiest creatures to glimpse. Join the Wildlife Trusts or a local badger groups to stake out a sett, or get to know your local badgers by tempting them into your own garden.
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The secret lives of Badgers
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Discover the fascinating world of badgers with Paul Everett, exploring their lifestyle, habitat, breeding, diet etc
On land and at sea, the UK Government’s planning policy is a mess
As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be debated by Parliament next week, Joan Edwards takes stock.