Est. 1983 · North Wales
Protecting Clwyd’s badgers, one sett at a time
We’re a volunteer group monitoring setts, rescuing badgers in distress and speaking up for evidence based conservation across the region. Every sighting you report helps build the picture.
About Us
Clwyd Badger Group was founded in 1983 to promote the study and conservation of badgers and their habitat. In the early days, the Group concentrated its efforts on protecting badgers in Flintshire and the Wrexham area. As time has gone on, our interests have expanded to cover the whole of North Wales, from Gwynedd to the Cheshire border.
The Group was granted charity status in 1986, and we're affiliated to the Badger Trust.
What We Do
Three strands of work, all pointed at the same goal: healthy, undisturbed setts across Clwyd.
Sett Surveys
We monitor and record badger setts, advise on planning applications, and own and manage woodland for badger habitat. Our woodland was purchased in 1993 and has been monitored and cared for ever since.
Rescue & Welfare
We rescue injured and orphaned cubs, provide sanctuary, and respond to illegal persecution. We work alongside vets and rescue centres to give every badger the best chance of recovery.
Education & Advocacy
Monthly meetings, fundraising events and campaigning are just some of what we do. We work with landowners, councils and schools to build understanding of badger ecology.
Seen a badger, a sett, or signs of either?
Tell us where and when. It takes two minutes.
GPS location, date and a quick description are all we need. Sightings feed directly into our sett survey records, which we use to monitor populations and flag setts that may be at risk.
Badger in distress? Call us now on 01352 740787
Found a badger killed on the road?
Report a Road Traffic Accident (RTA)
Every RTA report matters, even if the badger has been there a while or is too decayed to collect. It all feeds into work that helps badgers directly.
Why it matters
RTA data helps us build an accurate picture of where badgers are and which roads are used most, which in turn supports applications for badger friendly road schemes such as underground culverts. Suitable carcasses are also tested for bovine TB as part of national surveillance work with Welsh Government, and every badger is checked for signs of illegal interference.
What we need
Two things at minimum: the location and the condition of the badger. A grid reference or What3Words location is ideal. If you know of a nearby sett, or have any suspicions about how the collision happened, that's useful too.
When it's not suitable
Badgers that are severely decayed, covered in maggots, or too badly damaged can't be used for sampling. If that's the case, please still let us know as the location data is still valuable. We'll arrange for the local authority to collect and remove the badger as the statutory body responsible.
A gallery of what suitable RTAs look like is available on request. It contains images of dead badgers.
How to send us the details
Email is the best option, with the other channels below as alternatives.
Join Us
Do you have an interest in badger welfare and conservation? If you share our aims, you'll be most welcome to join us, for as little as £5 a year.
Get in touch about membership