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to get to them. High road mortality can be
avoided on new roads with the construction of
underpasses provided enough notice is given at
the planning stage.
If you wish to know more about badgers and
their conservation, Cleanaway, the Essex-based
refuse disposal company, has sponsored the
production of two leaflets about the
conservation of badgers in Essex. One leaflet
has been produced for landowners who have (or
wish to have) resident badgers. It contains
answers to many "Badger Questions" and offers
practical advice on badger conservation. The
second leaflet is for the general public and
contains information about badger biology and
behaviour as well as who to contact for advice,
what to do if badger diggers are seen at a
sett, or if snares are found.
These leaflets were produced as the company's
contribution to the Essex Wildlife Action Fund
(administered by the Essex Naturalists'
Trust). Please send a LARGE, stamped,
addressed envelope if you would like one.
C. A. SKINNER
4 The Glebe,
Saffron Walden,
References
Cowlin (1972) R. A. D.: The Distribution of
the Badger in Essex. Essex Naturalist, Vol.
33, part 1, 1972.
Neal (1986) E.: The Natural History of
Badgers. Croom Helm. London.