Badger Ecology and Survey

This two day training course will provide an introduction to badger behaviour and ecology with scientific research papers and actual site visits to see and witness badger behaviour and ecology. Delegates will learn to identify the characteristics of main habitats during the winter months and plan surveys for the following summer season. This will involve excursions (weather permitting) to a range of badger habitats. Methods of appraisal for ecological habitat assessment in relation to badgers and appropriate land management is discussed and debated.

Adrian Davis leads the course and has been involved in badger conservation for over 25 years. This has involved large scale surveys of many forests, and Woodlands in Scotland and sites in Perthshire to protect key populations from threats.

Students, ecology graduates and CIEEM members. Land managers, ranger services and ecological consultants.

Beginner

None required.

• Understand the key survey methods for badgers
• Design a badger survey in different habitats
• Use field signs to identify badgers
• Identify different types of setts
• Offer badger mitigation and advice to clients