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Detailed Review: Swarovski EL Range 12x42 – A Professional Perspective from the Field

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 South East Isn’t Climate Change. It’s Deer

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 Compulsory Deer Management?

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 Management in the South East

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, Technology, and Legal Requirements

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...

Fallow Deer in the South East: Pressing Challenges

Fallow Deer in the South East: Pressing Challenges

Fallow Deer in the South East: Pressing Challenges and the Quest for Effective Management The South East of England has recently witnessed a sharp rise in fallow deer populations, posing significant...

Fallow Deer in the South East: Pressing Challenges

Fallow Deer in the South East: Pressing Challenges and the Quest for Effective Management The South East of England has recently witnessed a sharp rise in fallow deer populations, posing significant...