The Society, which is a registered charity, adopted its present title in 1996. It was originally formed in 1979 as The Badger Protection Society. At that time we were one of about four groups nationwide dedicated to badger protection. Now there are over 80 groups affiliated, as we are, to the National Federation of Badger Groups. We hosted a convention in 1985 when the seeds were sown for the creation of what is now the NFBG, and trustees of the Federation have been appointed from our Society.
Surrey's wildlife habitats are constantly under threat from development.
What we do
The Society was formed to watch over the local badger population and to respond to activities detrimental to badger welfare. We give free advice and practical assistance in all problems involving badgers and have committee members with years of experience in badger welfare matters. We are often involved in planning applications where the presence and protection of badgers is an issue, conducting surveys and preparing reports. Where it becomes necessary to undertake work that requires the issue of a licence by English Nature or DEFRA, our senior field officer is often appointed as the licence holder when the Society is involved.
We rescued this badger who had become trapped in a flooded drain. He was nursed back to health and returned to the wild.
Inevitably we receive many calls about badgers who have been injured or killed on roads in our area. Our contacts with local vets and wildlife hospitals enable us to ensure the best possible care for any badgers we can rescue and who can then be returned to the wild. Our knowledge of the whereabouts of setts helps in this regard also. We are always keen to receive information about badgers in our area to build on the data already held.
In addition to the above activities, we attend various fairs, countryside days and the like in our area publicising our work, giving help and information about badger issues, and raising funds for the Society.
Contact numbers
General enquiries; reports of dead badgers
Telephone - 0208 6609827
Reports of persecution or injured badgers
Telephone - 020 8688 9905 or 01883 380321
Mobile - 07973 327017
Fax - 01883 349699
Fact File
Area covered: East Surrey and South West London, including Croydon, Tandridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead, Kingston, Richmond, Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton.
Newsletters: these are produced three times per year.
Meetings: We hold occasional meetings at Warlingham Village Hall, when we invite speakers to talk on subjects of relevance and interest to our members. Additionally, we periodically hold workshops at which members can learn about the natural history of badgers, field signs etc, and then be taken to see a local badger sett.
History of the Group
