Volunteers are invited to get involved in our ambitious new badger survey looking at badger population health in England and Wales.
The State of the Badger project is a landmark piece of work for Badger Trust as we look to assess the true impact of the badger cull, crime, and increasing development on badger populations.
How does it work?
Using the resources of Citizen Science, eg. currently used for studying river pollution where citizens take samples and record them as data.
Where do volunteers come from?
BT will assist to recruit volunteers, providing support and training. They will be ultimately responsible for volunteers. Some volunteers need more help than others, so this will be accommodated.
What has been done already?
It has run in Somerset and Lancashire, with results being collated.
Which groups are next up?
Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
Funding?
From the National Lottery Heritage Fund in the new year. Depending on funding, it will start either Spring or Autumn of 2025.
How often?
5-10 years surveys
Facilitation
BT would appreciate any contacts of landowners willing to assist and allow volunteers on their land to check. Wildlife Trust, etc
Next steps …
We’ll be providing more details of how to get involved in the SOTB project in the next issue of The Clan newsletter. In the meantime if you would like to register your interest please Contact Us.
