I independently maintain my own substantial database of badger setts, it contains data that covers the whole of the Derbyshire county area, with additional records from Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire. As of April 2025, this database contains records for over 5,000 badger setts along with a growing evidential image library.
My data is a combination of historic records sourced from local groups with the most accurate data coming from a small group of passionate independent enthusiasts, such as myself.
This database can be a vital resource for wildlife rescuers, conservationists, and local badger groups, it can play a crucial role in locating and protecting badgers in distress. The data also helps assess the impact of planned building and groundworks helping to ensure that badger setts are not disturbed or destroyed. It also documents sett activity over time, helping to track population health and identify areas at risk from illegal persecution or habitat loss.
This sensitive information also carries significant risks if accessed by individuals or groups intent on harming badgers. To safeguard badger populations, all data is securely stored offline and never shared with large organisations, including national charities and governmental bodies, except in genuine wildlife emergency situations where badger welfare is at stake.
If you require access to badger sett data, please submit a request using the contact details below, including any supporting evidence. I typically only share limited information with local badger groups or trusted individuals who have a clear, justifiable purpose. Each request is carefully reviewed at my discretion, with badger welfare and security as the top priority.