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Thank you for completing the survey - re-printing the hard copies is something we are considering.

Over the past few years we have been able to deliver a varied programme of Wild Deer Best Practice events throughout Scotland. We’re now looking to grow our programme further - making sure Deer Managers stay connected and informed with the latest Best Practice. We would greatly appreciate it...

Introducing the new Scottish Wild Deer Best Practice Website! Whether you're a land manager, deer stalker, conservationist or simply passionate about deer and the environment, our brand new Wild Deer Best Practice website is your go-to resource for guidance on the practical management of wild...

Hi All Unfortunately we did need to amalgamate the two days as there weren't enough bookings on the Sunday, it had been advertised for a good while and not got near the number of minimum bookings we need to be able to run the day effectively. We do have room for folk on the Saturday though the...

Wild Deer Best Practice and UK Deer Track & Recovery (UKDTR) invite you to an essential training event focused on one of the most critical – and often overlooked – aspects of ethical deer management: shot site assessment and effective recovery planning. These free events are designed to raise...

Wild Deer Best Practice and UK Deer Track & Recovery (UKDTR) invite you to an essential training event focused on one of the most critical – and often overlooked – aspects of ethical deer management: shot site assessment and effective recovery planning. These free events are designed to raise...

Dear All We have just launched the Spring 2025 WHIALite* Training Programme for events across Scotland. These are FREE training days, aimed at delivering WHIALite methodology to assess herbivore damage - ideal for Deer Management Plans. 🎟️ Places are limited so please follow the links to book...

Sorry for the late notice on the SD, I've only just set up a profile! 🫤 If you use Facebook please follow Wild Deer Best Practice Guides as all events and guidance updates are posted on there as soon as they are organised. Best Wishes Louise @Haggis Hunter @takbok

2024 WHIALite Programme As part of The Wild Deer Best Practice guidance collection, WDBP Steering Group partners, NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) developed a simplified methodology for assessing the impacts of grazing herbivores on woodland habitat. Known as ‘WHIA Lite’ this...

Thanks for promoting David We now have some additional WHAILite events for the diary in Galashiels, Lockerbie and Knapdale. I am trying to post on here but we've had a few issues so hopefully they'll be online shortly. Many Thanks Louise - Best Practice Officer

Sorry for the late notification on the SD, if you are on Facebook we have quite an active page which everything gets posted on (we have only just set up a profile on the SD and this was our first post). Facebook: 'Wild Deer Best Practice Guides' we are also on X and LinkedIn Next years...

Hi TundB - The methodology is on the website at this link: https://bestpracticeguides.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/whia_lite.pdf We will be doing a programme again next year and will advertise them earlier on here (we have only just accessed the account).

2024 WHIALite Programme As part of The Wild Deer Best Practice guidance collection, WDBP Steering Group partners, including NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) developed a simplified methodology for assessing the impacts of grazing herbivores on woodland habitat. Known as ‘WHIA...

The Scottish Wild Deer Best Practice Guides (WDBP), have now been in circulation for over 20years. We are reviewing, rebranding and adding to the current suite of guides along with developing training days and practical Best Practice days. We'll be advertising events and the re-launch via the SD...