Is an end to the badger cull in sight?
A shift in government policy could signal a welcome reprieve for the iconic badger
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Badger culling
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is firmly opposed to badger culling and continues to urge the Government to end the practice. The Trust advocates for the development of a more effective Bovine TB (bTB) testing and vaccination program for cattle as a priority.
Badger culling: Why it's not the solution
The Wildlife Trusts have opposed the badger cull since it first started and will never allow badger culling on our land.
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…
Flawed badger cull expands across England
The Wildlife Trusts call on government: invest in medicine not marksmen
Wildlife Trusts' disappointment at limitations of badger cull review
Today's publication of Sir Charles Godfray's review of the government's Bovine TB Strategy has received a mixed reception.
Wildlife Trusts respond to government expansion of the badger call
Defra has announced a consultation on the expansion of the badger cull to new counties, including Hampshire
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.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust: Ineffective and inhumane badger cull risks spread of bovine TB across Hampshire
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is dismayed that the Government has issued new licenses to carry out ineffective and inhumane badger culls in seven new areas of England, including…
Chalk stream photo competition winners chosen
We asked our local communities to capture the best of the Test and Itchen headwaters, as part of the Watercress and Winterbournes scheme. We're now delighted to share the prize-winning…
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Winners of the first ever Wilder Annual Awards revealed
Individuals, groups, and organisations who have championed wildlife and made space for nature within their communities have been recognised by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust