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Why Fencing and Active Culling Are the Only Via...
The fallow population in Sussex is no longer in balance with the landscape. Regeneration in many woodlands is non-existent. Ground flora has been stripped. Arable crop damage is now common,...
Why Fencing and Active Culling Are the Only Via...
The fallow population in Sussex is no longer in balance with the landscape. Regeneration in many woodlands is non-existent. Ground flora has been stripped. Arable crop damage is now common,...

Detailed Review: Swarovski EL Range 12x42 – A P...
This review is based on several weeks of practical, field-based use of the Swarovski EL Range 12x42 binoculars, both by myself and a small group including Forestry Commission staff, forestry...
Detailed Review: Swarovski EL Range 12x42 – A P...
This review is based on several weeks of practical, field-based use of the Swarovski EL Range 12x42 binoculars, both by myself and a small group including Forestry Commission staff, forestry...

The Biggest Threat to Native Woodland in the So...
Deer are now the dominant influence on woodland structure in many parts of the South East. More than pests, disease, or even climate change, they shape what grows and what...
The Biggest Threat to Native Woodland in the So...
Deer are now the dominant influence on woodland structure in many parts of the South East. More than pests, disease, or even climate change, they shape what grows and what...

Should England Follow Scotland’s Lead on Compul...
The recent announcement of a compulsory deer control scheme on the Loch Choire Estate in Sutherland—enforced by NatureScot—has sparked national debate. The estate, reportedly failing to take reasonable action to...
Should England Follow Scotland’s Lead on Compul...
The recent announcement of a compulsory deer control scheme on the Loch Choire Estate in Sutherland—enforced by NatureScot—has sparked national debate. The estate, reportedly failing to take reasonable action to...

Using Woodland Grants to Deliver Effective Deer...
Two grant options in particular stand out. The CWS1 Deer Grant, currently offering £105 per hectare per year, supports ongoing management activity where deer pose a clear risk to woodland...
Using Woodland Grants to Deliver Effective Deer...
Two grant options in particular stand out. The CWS1 Deer Grant, currently offering £105 per hectare per year, supports ongoing management activity where deer pose a clear risk to woodland...

Deer Control at Night: Balancing Practicalities...
Carrying out deer control after dark is strictly regulated in England. A licence from Natural England is required for shooting deer at night, ensuring that animal welfare standards remain high...
Deer Control at Night: Balancing Practicalities...
Carrying out deer control after dark is strictly regulated in England. A licence from Natural England is required for shooting deer at night, ensuring that animal welfare standards remain high...