Wild deer on the Isle of Wight FAQs
Q: Are there any wild deer on the Isle of Wight? A: Yes, deer of various species have been seen in many parts of the island Q: Are deer native to the Isle...
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Author: Isle of Wight Deer Conservation
A Brief History of Isle of Wight Deer
The early ancestors of deer were found on the island* during the Oligocene epoch around 25 million years ago and resembled modern day Muntjac deer. Prior to the last Ice Age Red, Fallow...
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The Isle of Wight Forest Design Plan
In 2017 the Forestry Commission launched a consultation on their Isle of Wight Forest Design Plan, this is how we responded:- The Isle of Wight’s rich woodlands evolved in presence of wild deer1,2,3,4,...
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Isle of Wight Deer Conservation Newsletter & Survey Update 2018
Sightings The past 12 months have been an interesting time for wild deer sightings on the island with numerous new reports of their presence. Roe deer have been seen at multiple locations across...
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The Isle of Wight’s Deer in the Modern Era 1
Populations of wild deer on the Isle of Wight have fluctuated since their re-appearance there after the end of the last ice age, with an apparent decline at the end of the 18th...
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Support for island’s deer from the BDS
Isle of Wight Deer – a Position Statement from the British Deer Society, October 2017 The British Deer Society understands that the Isle of Wight Biodiversity Group wishes to designate the Island as...
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Isle of Wight Deer Survey Update 2017
Isle of Wight Deer Conservation launched the Isle of Wight Deer Survey in 2015 with the aim of discovering which species were present on the island and any impacts that they may be...
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What happens when you have too few deer?
What happens when you have too few deer? The risks posed to woodland ecology by having too many deer are well publicised but what is less well known is that having too few...
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Isle of Wight Deer Survey – Early Responses
Subsequent to the establishment of IW Deer Conservation in 2015 we sought to engage with the general public, local businesses, other conservation groups and public sector organisations to discover more about deer in...
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Wild Deer are an Asset
When properly managed there are many positive aspects to the presence of wild deer, these may include public enjoyment, wildlife tourism, stalking and the supply of true wild venison, a healthy and environmentally...
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