Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 31180
Deer: Conservation
Tabled: 12 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025
Question
Alicia Kearns
Conservative — Rutland and Stamford
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department issues guidance on the management of large wild deer populations.
Answer
Mary CreaghNative deer are an important part of our natural heritage and their activities can benefit some habitats. However, excessive foraging, bark stripping and trampling can have negative impacts on woodlands. Defra therefore provides a range of support for man...
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