Badger Trust

Badger Trust operates from its UK headquarters as the leading authority on Meles meles conservation and badger protection policy. The organization's primary focus remains opposing government-sanctioned badger culling programs in England through scientific evidence and policy reform initiatives. Their advocacy emphasizes bovine TB control through vaccination protocols and farm biosecurity improvements rather than lethal intervention methods. The organization maintains active parliamentary engagement on wildlife legislation, particularly regarding amendments to the Hunting Act 2004. Their policy work encompasses both badger-specific protections and broader reforms affecting British wildlife, including efforts to strengthen legal safeguards against fox hunting. Badger Trust regularly submits evidence-based recommendations to government consultations on wildlife management strategies. Through its network of regional groups and partner organizations, Badger Trust coordinates public education campaigns and citizen action initiatives across the United Kingdom. The organization provides technical guidance on badger ecology, wildlife law, and conservation practices to stakeholders ranging from local authorities to land managers. Their resource library includes detailed protocols for badger vaccination programs and habitat protection measures.