Deer culling to be made easier to protect trees and crops
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
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Notable Quotes
"Dealing with smaller deer such as muntjac was a 'horrendous battle as they almost breed like rabbits'."
— Andrew Blenkiron , Executive
"The government was committed to helping landowners and farmers tackle the problems caused by deer so woodlands can flourish and crops can be better protected."
— Mary Creagh , Politician
"The Country Food Trust uses venison from deer shot on estates and farms to provide meals at 1,500 foodbanks, homeless shelters and community kitchens across the UK."
— SJ Hunt , Executive
"This means we can have timely interventions when ecological damage is likely to be greatest."
— Emma Dear , Executive
"This government is helping landowners and farmers manage deer impacts more effectively so woodlands can flourish and crops are better protected."
— Mary Creagh , Politician
Key People
He oversees the Elveden estate in Suffolk.
Emma Dear is the principal officer for tree establishment at Natural England.
Emma Reynolds is the Environment Secretary in the UK government.
She is the nature minister.
He is the chief executive of the Country Food Trust.
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The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
The government unveils a comprehensive 10-year deer management strategy to address environmental challenges posed by expanding deer populations, establishing priority zones for efficient culling to protect forest ecosystems and agricultural areas.
The UK government plans to introduce legislation granting landowners and tenants the right to cull deer to protect crops and property, aiming to curb damage to woodlands caused by overpopulation.
The UK government announces a 10-year plan to reduce deer damage to woodlands, including legislation to grant landowners and tenants rights to cull deer to protect crops and property.
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