At Phoenix Wildlife we work with our clients to achieve an outcome which not only benefits our clients directly, but also reduces the impact on the Wildlife we deal with We strongly believe there is a positive outcome for any situation
Fox Awareness in the Urban Environment
Living with Urban Foxes – From Conflict to Co-existence
Urban Foxes are a common sight in towns and cities. While they can cause concern, with the right awareness and management we can reduce conflict and live alongside them responsibly.
Schools Colleges and Work places are some of the most utilised areas for the Urban Fox to set up home.
Quite simply these areas hold everything that the Urban Fox could need.
🦊 Foxes are highly adaptable and often den under sheds, decks, and portakabins.
🌆 Urban foxes feed on discarded food, bins, and small prey.
⏳ They are not nocturnal and can be seen in daylight hours
⚖️ Protected from cruelty under UK law – they cannot be controlled without justification all control methods must be legal
Fox Awareness Courses
Urban foxes are now part of daily life across our towns and cities. For many, their presence raises questions around safety, health, and property damage. Our Fox Awareness Course is designed for schools, councils, facilities managers, housing associations and developers who want to understand fox behaviour and learn effective, humane ways to reduce conflict.
Course Content
Understanding urban fox ecology and behaviour
Common myths and misconceptions
Identifying signs of fox activity on sites
Legal protections and what they mean for landowners
Practical steps to deter foxes and reduce attractants
Humane exclusion methods (one-way gates, proofing works, securing structures)
Risks & Risk Reduction
Case studies from real urban environments
Benefits of Attending
âś” Gain confidence in addressing public concerns about foxes
âś” Learn how to balance welfare with legal compliance
âś” Reduce costly damage and reputational risks
âś” Demonstrate best practice in wildlife management
Format & Delivery
Half-day or full-day sessions available
Normally delivered in your local area
Includes training materials and follow-up guidance notes
Who Should Attend?
Planning officers • School Managers • Facilities & estates teams • Environmental health officers • Housing & development managers.
Our courses are designed to help you mitigate problems but more importantly keep you your colleagues and your clients safe and on the right side of the complex wildlife regulations
Simply call us to find out more.
Urban Badgers Courses
🦡 Urban Badger Awareness – Understanding & Managing Conflict
Badgers are one of Britain’s most protected mammals, yet their presence in urban areas often creates challenges for landowners, schools, councils, and developers. Our Urban Badger Awareness Course provides clear, practical knowledge to help you respond confidently, legally, and humanely to badger issues in built environments.
Course Content
Badger ecology and behaviour in towns and cities
The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 – what you can and cannot do
Identifying setts, foraging areas and activity signs
Assessing risk to property, infrastructure and development projects
Practical mitigation options – proofing, one-way gates, sett closure & habitat compensation
Licensing requirements & Natural England protocols
Real-world case studies and lessons learned
Benefits of Attending
âś” Ensure compliance with strict wildlife legislation
âś” Reduce delays to projects caused by badger activity
âś” Improve community relations through responsible management
âś” Gain practical, proportionate solutions tailored to your sites.
Who Should Attend?
Planning officers • Developers • Environmental health teams • Facilities managers • School & college estates staff • Contractors working near setts
Courses are normally delivered in your local area
To find out more why not give us a call
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