As of 10 July 2025, the government has released an updated PA7 Deer Species Management Plan template, essential for landowners applying for Countryside Stewardship grants. This new template is designed to simplify and streamline the application process, ensuring that deer management plans align clearly with current guidelines and funding objectives.
The updated form highlights clearer expectations around deer population control, habitat impact assessment, and ongoing monitoring. Applicants must now provide more precise details about deer densities, the species present, culling strategies, and ecological impacts, emphasising the government’s focus on measurable outcomes and effective land stewardship.
Wildscape Deer Management recommends all landowners and deer managers familiarise themselves with this new PA7 template, ensuring applications meet the updated standards. With grants heavily reliant on compliance, it's vital that management plans reflect these latest requirements.
For further assistance with completing your PA7 Species Management Plan, contact Wildscape Deer Management, we’re here to help you navigate these changes successfully.
