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.

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.

Local Wildlife Sites are areas of land especially important for their wildlife. They are some of our most valuable wildlife areas.

The Wildlife Trusts believe that people are part of nature. Everything we value comes from it, and everything we do impacts upon it. By adopting a joined-up approach to our precious land, across developments and agriculture, we can bring about benefits that will work for people, for society and for wildlife, too. There are solutions where everyone can win.

Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a badger with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!