Born Free’s Dominic Dyer to chair Nature 2030
Dominic Dyer, Born Free’s UK Policy Advisor and Wildlife Advocate, has been appointed chair of environmental campaign group Nature 2030.
News & Updates
The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.
Hedgehog & badger-killers
Born Free’s supports campaign to end the sale of illegal poison products in the UK aimed at killing protected species.
Wildlife rescue in the UK
Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn reports on Born Free’s support of wildlife rescue centres across the UK.
Hedgehogs & bonfires
It’s easy to remember hedgehogs this Bonfire Night, thanks to Born Free’s simple guide to celebrating a hog-friendly Guy Fawkes’ Night.
Total badgers killed under licence could exceed 200,000 by the end of 2022
The UK government has confirmed that as many as 67,801 badgers could be killed in 2022 under four year and supplementary cull licences. This could bring the total number of badgers killed under the cull policy since 2013 to over 200,000.
Experts call for moratorium and review of badger culls
In an open letter to Government, high profile academic and thought leaders call for a halt to badger culling, while data row is independently examined.
DEFRA admits using incorrect calculations’ to defend failed badger culling
Peer-reviewed research shows culling hasn’t worked.
Hare today gone tomorrow
Born Free’s Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones explains why Born Free is supporting a Bill to protect hares during their breeding season.