Our members, all volunteers, aim to protect badgers in a number of ways including publicity, education, fundraising and organised talks
Casualty call-outs – We have members on call to help badgers injured on the road or caught in snares.
* Gathering information – Data is collected and records kept on sett locations, badger population, habitats, road casualties and changes of land use. The Group has good contacts with the local Police, R.S.P.C.A. Officers, other wildlife groups and other Badger Groups.
* Field Work and Sett Monitoring – Members regularly monitor setts in their area and check for any signs of illegal disturbance. Contact is made with local people and landowners.
* Advice – Help and advice on badgers is given to farmers, landowners, groups, organisations, and the public in general regarding any badger issues. The HBG can help with surveys, licence applications, encouraging / discouraging badgers and helping to solve any badger-related problems – we always try and find the best solution for everyone, people and badgers.
* Publicity – The Group raises awareness of all badger issues by having good connections with the local press, radio and television and attending local shows and events across the county throughout the year.
* Education – Illustrated talks are given to a variety of organisations and schools in the county. The Group also organises badger watching for members and social events such as outings and field walks as well as distributing leaflets and posters.