“Our wish for badgers is simple – to see badgers thrive in the place they have called home for 250,000 years”. GBG
“Our wish for badgers is simple – to see badgers thrive in the place they have called home for 250,000 years”.
“Badgers are near extinction in certain parts of intensive cull zones, especially in the South West.”
“Badgers are near extinction in certain parts of intensive cull zones, especially in the South West.”
Badger Trust
“Just imagine a precious mammal that has thrived for well over 250,000 years in this land, wiped out entirely from parts of the country.”
“Just imagine a precious mammal that has thrived for well over 250,000 years in this land, wiped out entirely from parts of the country.”
“The scale of the badger cull is immense and it isn’t coming to an end any time soon.”
“The scale of the badger cull is immense and it isn’t coming to an end any time soon.”
This is the sign of a government that has lost its grip and cannot accept that its own data now shows badger culling to be a cruel and ineffective failure.” Tom Langton
“The government has been reluctant to use the most effective methods needed to stop bTB.”
“The Protection of Badgers Act was initiated due to the unprecedented levels of persecution faced by these unassuming mammals.” Badger Trust.
“The Protection of Badgers Act was initiated due to the unprecedented levels of persecution faced by these unassuming mammals.”
“Clearly there is no evidence that badger culling has had any impact on reducing bTB in cattle. ” VetRecord.
“Clearly there is no evidence that badger culling has had any impact on reducing bTB in cattle. “
“Over 210,000 badgers have been killed since the current badger cull began in England in 2013.” DEFRA
“Over 210,000 badgers have been killed since the current badger cull began in England in 2013.”
“Badger sett interference is the most common form of badger crime reported. Shockingly, 25% of these reports relate to illegal fox hunting.” Badger Trust.
“Badger sett interference is the most common form of badger crime reported. Shockingly, 25% of these reports relate to illegal fox hunting. “
Badger Trust
“Hunt staff block the entrances to badger setts in the lead-up to a hunt so that foxes cannot use badger setts for refuge.” League Against Cruel Sport
“Hunt staff block the entrances to badger setts in the lead-up to a hunt so that foxes cannot use badger setts for refuge. “ League Against Cruel Sports
“Reporting dead badger sightings at the side of the road lets Badger Trust find hot spots and petition councils.”
“Reporting dead badger sightings at the side of the road lets Badger Trust find hot spots and petition councils.”
“12,048 badgers have been killed in Gloucestershire since the cull began in 2013.” DEFRA
“The first thing many of this year’s new badger cubs will see when they come out of their sett is the barrel of a gun.” Peter Hambly
“We have campaigned, we have had debates and have taken legal action but the cull continues like a steam train with no brakes, regardless of data.” Brian May, Save Me Trust
“Over 50% of badger crimes reported are sett interference related to Planning and Development.” Badger Trust
“I cannot understand why the government has permitted this massive expansion of badger culling”. Prof Rosie Woodroffe
“Every year, an estimated 50,000 badgers are killed on our roads. Give badgers a brake”. Harris et al., 1995, Badger Trust
“The cull is not helping the poor farmers. It is costing the tax payer millions. The science has already been clear, but science no longer plays a part in the decision process”. Prof Tim Coulson
“Safeguards to badger welfare in cull zones do not reach the standard set by the Animals in Scientific Procedures Act.” Prof Ranald Munro
“When evidence is being cherry-picked and presented in the best possible light, it ceases to be evidence. It is fake science.” Prof Rosie Woodroffe
“Responding to the limited success of the 2013 culling trials, Owen Paterson, the then Environment Secretary claimed that the badgers moved the goalposts”.
“DEFRA is stuck in their ridiculous and ill-considered scientific corner.” Tim Langton
“The UK Government has ignored scientific evidence.” Sir David Attenborough
The slaughter and misinformation behind the cull continues – over 230,000 badgers killed
In some areas of England, the government can’t find any more badgers to kill.
Gloucestershire Badger Group (GBG) is made up of a group of voluntary members throughout the county whose common interest is the protection of badgers. We rely entirely on our volunteers and public donations to carry out our badger welfare and conservation work and welcome new members who share our love of badgers. We are always pleased to answer any queries from the public, landowners or professionals concerning badgers, their setts and habitats.
We work in close co-operation with the local police and carry out regular patrols to monitor badger setts. Other activities include conducting area surveys of the badgers’ habitats when threatened by highway and building projects, the rehabilitation of sick and injured badgers, and giving advice regarding badgers in gardens.
We know there are many people out there who treasure and love our wildlife and are passionate about protecting it. We provide a framework to bring such people together in Gloucestershire and enable them to act effectively to help our badger population and have fun with like-minded people along the way.
We are committed to ending the badger cull and fully support the approach detailed in the Badger Trust report “Tackling Bovine TB Together“
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Badgers
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The badger cull is meant to prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle. The government is pursuing the cull because it believes that the disease is spread. Read More…
Emergencies
Phone for help immediately if you find: a sick or injured badger; a snared badger; a trapped badger; or a badger distressed in any other way...Read More
Planning and Development
The Protection of Badgers Act (1992) prohibits any malicious or negligent act which disturbs badgers or their homes. However, the rise of property and road development … Read More…
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Events
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Badgers and Wildlife Crime
Badgers and their setts are protected by a number of laws, including the Protection of Badgers Act 1992.Read More…
“Badger setts across England are lying empty for the first time in history. One of our most iconic native wild animals is being wiped from parts of our natural landscape because of the badger cull.”
