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Survey and Monitoring Training

Name: Survey and Monitoring Training
Start: 2021-09-28T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2021-10-05T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Samlesbury War Memorial Hall

This training day is aimed at beginners and those who would like to refresh their theory in surveying for badgers. We will also cover monitoring for both our own volunteers and briefly covering monitoring for development purposes.

What will I get out of it?

A sound understanding of the signs of badger activity and setts and a general understanding of how to survey and what to look for at arrival of a sett.

What will I need?

The training is partly done in the classroom and partly in the field, so you would need to bring stout footwear (walking boots or sturdy wellies), waterproofs, packed lunch, and walking stick if required. You will need to be fit and healthy and able to walk on uneven ground for a reasonable distance.

The training is free to Lancashire Badger Group members and £20 for non members.

Contact volunteering@lancashirebadgergroup.org.uk to book a place.

Date: September 28th 2021

Venue: Samlesbury War Memorial Hall, PR5 0UY

£20pp

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Learn About Badgers!

A badger sett is a system of tunnels and nesting chambers lined with bedding such as grass, moss and leaves.

Cubs are normally born in February, and the average number in a litter is three, although the range can be from one to five.

Badgers are considered omnivorous, although their diet varies so much in different countries they are also sometimes termed ‘local specialists’.

Badgers live mainly in woods and copses in extensive underground burrow systems called setts.

Badgers are shy, nocturnal animals that live in underground chambers connected by a network of tunnels known as a sett.

Did You Know?

It has been estimated that up to 50,000 badgers may be killed on our roads each year. If safe to do so, it is worth checking what appears to be a dead badger.

Snares can do serious damage to skin tissue which is not immediately obvious.

Badger cubs begin to explore above ground in May, sometimes without mum’s permission!

Try not to cause the animal alarm, but observe from a distance.

Help & Advice

Our website is packed full or helpful advice and facts about badgers and how the handle them in numerous situations.

BADGERS & DEVELOPMENT

If you’re concerned about
badger welfare in relation
to property development.

BADGERS IN DISTRESS

If you find a badger in need
of urgent care or in distress
then call us immediately on
our dedicated Phone line and
select Option 1. 08448 707 908

BADGERS IN THE GARDEN

Not everyone wants badgers in their garden, we know that they can dig up lawns, eat bulbs and generally make a mess.

Please contact us on enquiries@lancashirebadgergroup.org.uk for advice on your specific problem with badgers in your garden, we are happy to help.