The Wildlife Trusts call for more investment in badger vaccination
The Wildlife Trusts' response to new figures released by the government.
The Wildlife Trusts' response to new figures released by the government.
176,928 badgers have already been culled since 2013, and with the possibility of that total reaching 200,000 by the end of the year, the Government needs to support badger vaccination on a much…
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has defied the odds to resume badger vaccination one year after vaccine supplies dried up
The Government today announced that it is suspending the sourcing of BCG vaccine for English badger vaccination schemes, that the 2015 badger culls were ‘successful in meeting their targets’ and…
Vaccination schemes are being demonstrated as a practical, cost-effective option in dealing with bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in badgers - prompting renewed calls for Government leadership and…
The Wildlife Trusts welcomes UK Government’s recognition of the importance of badger vaccination in their bTB eradication strategy but asks – is the badger cull really worth it?
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…
The Wildlife Trusts are disappointed and saddened that the Government has issued new licenses to cull badgers in seven areas of England. These cover 33 existing areas and 7 new areas for 2021. To…
We are looking for volunteers to come along to our weekly practical group to help us carry out hands-on habitat management and site maintenance tasks.
We carry out practical work every…