Badgers and their setts are legally protected from intentional cruelty, such as badger baiting, and from the results of lawful human activities, such as building developments. The protective legislation has provided a useful tool in deterring the abuse of badgers and in prosecuting those who continue to break the law.

Can you destroy a badger sett?

Under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, in England and Wales (the law is different in Scotland) it is an offence to: ... Intentionally or recklessly damage or destroy a badger sett, or obstruct access to it.

Are disused badger setts protected?

Badgers and their setts (tunnels and chambers where they live) are protected by law. You may be able to get a licence from Natural England if you can't avoid disturbing badgers in their sett or damaging their sett.