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Sett Closure at St Eadburgha’s Church, Worcestershire

Sett Closure at St Eadburgha’s Church, Worcestershire

On a crowded island like Britain, any wild mammal species, especially one of fairly large size, conflicts in some way with our interests.

The badger is no exception. Attitudes vary as to what action should be taken when these conflicts arise, but today it is increasingly realised that wildlife is a priceless asset which should be conserved, even if this entails slight economic loss or inconvenience. Find out more »

Badger Exclusion and Barrow Restoration Project, World Heritage Site Stonehenge

Badger Exclusion and Barrow Restoration Project, World Heritage Site Stonehenge

A condition survey of the monuments within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site carried out in 2010 identified a significant increase in the number of nationally important archaeological sites being damaged by burrowing animals, particularly badgers. Winterbourne Stoke Down, approximately 2km to the west of Stonehenge, has a number of historically important Bronze Age barrows. Find out more »