Deer should be identified as a threat to semi-natural woodlands, particularly where their browsing negatively impacts woodland regeneration, features, ground flora, or overall structure. The benefits of their active management can include: Ecosystem Balance/Restoration: Reduces deer browsing and grazing impacts to woodlands, ground flora and vulnerable features in the wider landscape enabling damaged ecosystems to recover Improves woodland structural and species diversity helping to increase resilience to climate change, pests and diseases Ensures the population of deer is sustainable for the appropriate habitat Stewardship Grant Compliance: Ensures land managers/farmers adherence to Countryside Stewardship Grants (WS1 & WD2) requirements to maintain eligibility for financial support. Protecting Public Investment: With increases in investment in woodland improvement through the WD2 grant, we need to ensure we are mitigating the risks involved that directly impact that work. This means controlling deer if they are identified as a threat in the woodland management plan, implementing a Deer Management Plan and managing deer populations using lethal control or fencing to allow establishment of ground flora and understory. Revenue Generation: Potential to generate revenue through the sporting asset, including sale of venison and guided stalking.

We implement site-specific deer management using a fully trained, responsible team. Our team consists of competent and qualified deer stalkers who are experienced, fully insured and have professional references. We design areas to facilitate discreet, effective, and safe deer control, employing deer lawns, glades, and rides with secure backstops, and utilizing high seats where necessary. Before commencing any activity, we provide a comprehensive health and safety plan and conduct thorough risk assessments for all clients.