Strathclyde badger sett surveys 1996-2000
Citation
NatureScot (2021). Strathclyde badger sett surveys 1996-2000. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/tbv34x accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-09-01.Description
A compilation of eight surveys commissioned by SNH covering Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Dunbartonshire and LanarkshirePurpose
To identify sett locations and assess distribution within selected grid squares to inform SNH casework.Sampling Description
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John Darbyshire Consultants, recognised badger experts, were commissioned to undertake the work. Some badger setts identified were disused at the time of survey; these are shown here as 'Absence' records, but badgers may still have been present in the vicinity.Method steps
- Research of existing records followed by a foot search of each grid square for evidence of setts, latrines, pawprints, hair, forage and clawmarks. Discussion with local residents to determine local knowledge. Setts were recorded on sett record sheets based on the Mammal Society record sheet.
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