The latest wildlife, ecology and conservation news
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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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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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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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 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? 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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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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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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The Isle of Wight’s wild deer have variously been described as introduced, non-native and deer farm escapees, but is this really true? Wild deer in England, including the Isle of Wight are currently defined...
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As a lifelong Isle of Wight resident I first encountered wild deer here around 20 years ago. I sought to discover the local history of these fascinating creatures and their role in our...
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