Inverness Badger Survey 2003 - Sett information
Citation
NatureScot (2020). Inverness Badger Survey 2003 - Sett information. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/wkpu94 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-07-19.Description
Within a survey area of approximately 66 sq km to the south and east of Inverness, a total of 191 badger setts was found, including 33 extant main setts. Each of the latter is synonymous with a distinct badger social group.
Purpose
The survey provided a comprehensive snapshot of badger presence and helps inform a strategic badger conservation and development plan for Inverness which addresses spatial and temporal issues and include integrated multi-development mitigation measures for badgers.
Sampling Description
Method steps
- Field survey
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