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Betchcott Hill Land Appeal
In 2024 we launched the Betchcott Hill Land Appeal to fund the purchase and restoration of Betchcott Hill.
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…
Latest badger cull announcement
Largest ever badger cull authorised this autumn – bringing the total shot to 35% of UK’s badger population.
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Latest badger cull announcement
The government has just released its response to the 2018 bovine TB strategy review. Badger culling in high risk areas is, of course, its most controversial element. Helen Trotman shares her…
Starting work as a Badger Officer - Alex Evans
The UK is home to approximately a quarter of the world’s population of badgers. Unlike perhaps it’s continental counterparts, the badger has no natural enemies here however road accidents and…
Flawed badger cull expands across England
The government has given permission for badger culls to go ahead in England for another year. This year, badgers are now at risk in Staffordshire and Cumbria, in addition to the existing areas of…
Badgers and TB
Shropshire Wildlife Trust has been working on the issue of bTB and its links to badgers for several years.
Leaked report claims that the badger cull could be extended in Shropshire
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…
‘Can you help us raise £60,000 to protect Shropshire’s iconic species?’ - Shropshire Wildlife Trust launches new appeal
As part of the 60th Anniversary celebrations, Shropshire Wildlife Trust is calling for residents and organisations to support its new appeal to raise vital funds to continue wildlife conservation…
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.