Debbie was an extraordinary advocate for wildlife, dedicating her life to protecting badgers through vaccination rather than culling. Her tireless efforts, alongside her devoted team of volunteers, kept the cull out of Derbyshire for eight years, an incredible achievement that earned her national recognition and respect.
Always going above and beyond, Debbie was as at ease vaccinating badgers at dawn with MPs and TV personalities as she was mentoring new volunteers. She vaccinated over 1,600 adult badgers, rescued and rehomed countless orphaned badger cubs and otter pups, and left an indelible mark on all who worked with her.
Meeting Debbie was an experience made special by her unwavering energy and infectious passion for wildlife conservation. Though she left Derbyshire Wildlife Trust after almost 10 years in February to set up her own business and continue her vital work, she remained a beloved part of our community. To lose someone so inspiring, so warm, and so young is an immense tragedy.
Our hearts go out to her parents, her partner and other close family members. Debbie’s legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the animals she so fiercely protected.
She will be deeply missed.
