Badger survey

Day 1: Morning: lectures/group discussion; part-field observation

Understanding Scottish badgers:

• identification
• badger survey methods
• use of badger signs

Ecological requirements - habitats and species:

• How to find a badger
• Badger behaviour and distribution
• Different sett types

Afternoon: field excursion

• Badger survey

Day 2: Workshop and Field Day

• Key habitat characteristics
• Field - key badger signs in the field

We will focus on badger locations and behaviour. Incidental observation and awareness for other species e.g. pine martens. Late afternoon – summing up and close.

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

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