Blackbart Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Has anyone applied and been given a license to sort out a badger problem ? More info There is a set on a bank side and the land around it has started to subside (100 yard crack appeared ! ) The set is on a golf course about 200 yards above a railway line and it looks like a very large piece of the hillside is going to end up on the railway line. What do you think about the chances of getting a license to remove these billy's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Contact network rail would be a good call to start with especially if there is a danger to the railway. Network rail might even do the job for you with their contractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 There is a strip of council owned land between the set and railway but it is pretty steep and the rail line i think is in danger of blockage so that might be worth a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'm in the West Country where there is a local nature reserve/local council owned land open tp the public. One area has (council owned) tennis courts which were being undermined by Brock. The local badger 'expert' gave his opinion that Brock was 'out of context' (or words to that effect) in this location and should be moved. All sett entrances were fitted with one way 'doors' - out but not back in - under license. These were constructed like the proverbial brick outhouse but were destroyed a couple of times (and replaced) before Brock finally took the hint. So, yes, if deemed appropriate and backed by sound evidence, then the necessary licenses can be obtained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I seen the "one way door" method on some website and i would think if a license was granted that would be what they would want as opposed to a lump of lead in the left lug ! Fitting 12 - 14 one way doors on a steep hillside doesnt sound like much fun or something you could do cheaply or quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I seen the "one way door" method on some website and i would think if a license was granted that would be what they would want as opposed to a lump of lead in the left lug ! Fitting 12 - 14 one way doors on a steep hillside doesnt sound like much fun or something you could do cheaply or quickly. The left lug is arguably out of the equation. (Now that they've set the criteria for the various aspects of the trial cull, it's pretty safe to say that we probably know the qualifications that will be required by the marksmen even if it was permitted.) The reason for that is that the difficulty/cost is insignificant in relation to the potential hazard unless it can be shown that the danger is both imminent and severe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Fitting 12 - 14 one way doors on a steep hillside doesnt sound like much fun or something you could do cheaply or quickly. Its no fun at all I can tell you!! And while its not that quick, depending on the size of the sett it can be done relatively cheaply provided the ecologists used have the gates already. Problem is you often have to provide an artificial sett for them to go to in these instances as they will just dig back in otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Its no fun at all I can tell you!! And while its not that quick, depending on the size of the sett it can be done relatively cheaply provided the ecologists used have the gates already. Problem is you often have to provide an artificial sett for them to go to in these instances as they will just dig back in otherwise. How far away can this artificial set be ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 How far away can this artificial set be ? It can be pretty much anywhere within the groups territory which can be a fair size as far as I know. Once the sett is built, it is baited to attract them and once you show they are using it the doors can go in and the old sett closed down. Most of the ones I have worked on the new sett has been fairly close as they were only needed to be moved a short distance to allow quarry extensions and the like to go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbart Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 It all seems a bit drawn out and the provision of another home near by might be a bit difficult as they are 30 yards away from the boundary one way and about a mile the other way to take them off the golf course. I was there today and the hillside has dropped 6 inches since saturday so i think all this will be too late. i will put up some pics of the crater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 It all seems a bit drawn out and the provision of another home near by might be a bit difficult as they are 30 yards away from the boundary one way and about a mile the other way to take them off the golf course. I was there today and the hillside has dropped 6 inches since saturday so i think all this will be too late. i will put up some pics of the crater. I'm going to bow to 955i's practical experience/knowledge on this one. My experience was as a field ecologist with the CSL doing the badger carcass survey down in my neck of the woods. What I would say though, whereas it's very difficult to get a 'licence to kill' do not be put off from speaking to DEFRA as you certainly do appear to have a well considered case for action of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.