A low cost badger wooden gate for one-off use in sett closure. Manufactured from 40mm untreated softwood, this product is a cost effective way of covering multiple entrances on large setts. Not suitable for hard ground, and only intended for one off use, although in practice the careful opeator will be able to reuse them.
- One way opening (can be used as two way by removing the stop plate although not easily adaptable)
- Overall height: 490mm
- Overall width: 290mm
- Leg length: 150mm (into ground)
- Door: 250x200mm
Badgers (Meles meles) and their setts are protected by law and a license is required to work near or on a sett.
Badgers and their setts are legally protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. However, under licence, it is possible to undertake certain necessary activities, when development works cannot be avoided, including the closure of existing setts, and the creation of artificial setts.
Badger setts can be closed using badger gates which are fitted securely to the sett entrances and only open one way. The badgers can get out, but can’t go back in. The badgers have no choice but to vacate the sett, and then once an ecologist has checked that the sett is empty, it can be carefully excavated. Usually before a sett has been closed, an artificial sett will have been created as replacement habitat. Creating an artificial sett involves building a system of underground tunnels and chambers.
Badgers and their setts are protected by law and a license is required to work near or on a sett. Please follow guidence from the links below:
Badger gates in rabbit-proof fencing
Using one-way gates on badger sett entrances (use requires a licence)
Forest operations and badger setts
Delivery Information
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on order weight, product type and delivery postcode. Prices exclude VAT.
UK Mainland
Delivery starts at £7.92. We aim for next working day delivery on orders received before 2:00pm. Pallet delivery costs vary by postcode.
Highlands & Islands
Delivery starts at £25. Larger or pallet orders require a quote.
Postcodes/areas: AB36–38, AB55–56, FK17–21, HS (all), IV (all), KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–78, PH19–50, ZE1–3, Channel Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles.
Northern Ireland
Delivery starts at £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg. Larger or pallet orders require a quote.
Europe
Visit www.wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Delivery Times
- UK: 1–3 working days
- Europe: 3–5 working days
- Rest of world: 7–14 working days
Made-to-order, special items and busy periods may take longer. If delays occur, we will inform you.
If you need an item by a specific date, please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
International Shipping
We can ship worldwide (quotes may be required). Online checkout is available for delivery to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Other countries must order by phone or email. Import taxes may apply outside the EU.
Returns
If you receive damaged or incorrect goods, contact us immediately.
A Returns Number is required — call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
Please return goods (with Returns Number clearly marked) to:
Wildcare, Eastgate House, Moreton Road, Longborough, GL56 0QJ
