The group exists to protect and study badgers in their natural environment, with the purpose of ensuring the long-term safety and survival of perhaps Britain’s best-loved animal.

The Northumberland Badger Group is assisting in the protection of badgers by:-

• Recording the distribution and status of badgers in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside.
• Regularly monitoring setts to check for disturbance and damage.
• Liaising with the police and RSPCA to prosecute offenders.
• Advising on proposed road, housing, mining and other developments threatening to badgers.
• Strengthening badger setts to protect badgers from disturbance.
• Lobbying MPs and other decision makers to improve protection for the badger.
• Establishing a network of group contacts for badger protection in designated areas.
• Maintaining contact with other badger groups in surrounding counties to pass on information and assist each other to develop good communication systems so information on disturbances can be circulated quickly.
• Advising when necessary veterinary and wildlife experts on rehabilitation and re-homing.
• Promote awareness of badgers through field training days and talks.

The Northumberland Badger Group is a specialist group within the Northumberland Wildlife Trust.