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Badger law, licensing & advice
Clear, expert answers on badger protection, licences, survey costs and humane control — written by our licensed ecologists.
Badger Law Explained: the Protection of Badgers Act 1992
Are badgers protected in the UK? Yes. Our plain-English guide to the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 covers offences, setts, licences and penalties.
Read guide → ProcessHow to Get Rid of Badgers — Legally and Humanely
How to get rid of badgers legally and humanely in the UK. Understand the law, licensed sett closures, exclusion methods and seasonal rules from licensed ecologists.
Read guide → LawDo I Need a Badger Licence? (Developers & Landowners)
Planning work near a badger sett? Find out when you need a Natural England badger licence, what the law requires, and how to stay compliant on site.
Read guide → ProcessBadger Sett Closures: Timing, the Closed Season & Process
How licensed badger sett closures work in the UK: the closed season, when closures are permitted, the 21-day exclusion process and what affects the timeline.
Read guide → CostsHow Much Does a Badger Survey Cost?
How much does a badger survey cost? Costs are quote-based and depend on site size, sett type and survey phase. See the factors that set the price and get a quote.
Read guide → WildlifeCan Badgers Climb or Dig Under Fences?
Can badgers climb fences? Rarely. Can they dig under them? Easily. See how badger-proof fencing keeps badgers out the legal, humane way, by licensed ecologists.
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