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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 approves badger culling to 2026 and ignores public consultation
Today the Government announced that it will continue to issue licenses to kill badgers over the next four years. This will put 130,000 animals at risk of being shot.
Cull is tragic distraction to tackling devastating disease
As the first shots of the badger cull are reported, The Wildlife Trusts re-state deep regret that Government is driving forward with a culling policy.
Fears the badger cull will be expanded and vaccinated badgers will be shot despite Government commitment to move away from lethal control
The Wildlife Trusts are deeply concerned that healthy, vaccinated badgers will be shot in several new areas this autumn as the Government continues its annual culling of badgers.
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European badger
Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws to…
Badger cull FAQs
The Wildlife Trusts call for more investment in badger vaccination
The Wildlife Trusts' response to new figures released by the government.
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Badger Watch at Rutland Water
The Badger Watch evenings start at around dusk and go on for approximately 2 hours. Not only do you have a chance to see badgers (not guaranteed!) but also other nocturnal creatures and previous…
Badger Watch at Rutland Water
The Badger Watch evenings start at around dusk and go on for approximately 2 hours. Not only do you have a chance to see badgers (not guaranteed!) but also other nocturnal creatures and previous…