We are a voluntary organisation formed in 1990
as an extension of the Dorset Wildlife Trust to deal with an increasing
number of badger-related problems. Today the Badger Group is no
longer an extension of Dorset Wildlife Trust but a separate organisation
affiliated to the Trust. We are also affiliated to the Badger Trust.
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We survey and monitor setts. |
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We rescue and organise the rehabilitation
of injured or sick badgers and their subsequent return to the
wild. |
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We collect details of road casualties
to identify “Blackspots”. |
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We offer advice viz. badgers digging up
gardens or excavating under buildings etc. |
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We do fundraising and have information/awareness
stands at different events and open days around Dorset. |
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We make planning authorities and developers
aware when an environmental survey is required and try to make
sure that badger setts near developments are protected and that
the badgers still have a wildlife corridor giving access to
foraging, water and food sources during and after the development. |
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We give talks to schools and groups. |
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We enjoy watching badgers. |