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Deer management - the Woodland Trust's position
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January 2020
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Position statement
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Deer are an important part of the UK’s wildlife.
However, increased deer numbers can threaten the habitats that they and other species depend on. This impact varies with species and area.
This position statement presents our view on deer management.
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