'Managing Deer Across the English Landscape' , who attended?

[User00040]

Managing Deer Across the English Landscape -

Thermal imaging, lynx and venison: Addressing England's deer problems

Reporting from the Forestry Commission’s recent event.

www.forestryjournal.co.uk

Some 'interesting' issues being floated, namely Lynx reintroduction, the British Quality Wild Venison Scheme (seems they have accepted Scottish independence, as only England, Wales and Northern Ireland- who are not part of Great Britain, are included) along with a new DSC course (level 3? )

 

[finnbear270]

Moi'

 

[User00040]

Moi'

Did you get to ask questions?

 

[finnbear270]

 

[pendle]

a good day

 

[devon deer stalker]

Managing Deer Across the English Landscape -

Thermal imaging, lynx and venison: Addressing England's deer problems

Reporting from the Forestry Commission’s recent event.

www.forestryjournal.co.uk

Some 'interesting' issues being floated, namely Lynx reintroduction, the British Quality Wild Venison Scheme (seems they have accepted Scottish independence, as only England, Wales and Northern Ireland- who are not part of Great Britain, are included) along with a new DSC course (level 3? )

There is a webinar on the BQWV scheme this Thursday, I signed up but can't take part as have a deer stalking booking!
Here is the link British Quality Wild Venison Standard webinar

 

[NickJ]

I did.
I commented on the DMC on here.
The Lynx speaker was not making a case for introduction, just showing the facts, some of which were interesting and burst some myths.

 

[User00040]

I did.
I commented on the DMC on here.
The Lynx speaker was not making a case for introduction, just showing the facts, some of which were interesting and burst some myths.

Much like beavers, if the introduction comes in the form of an 'accidental' release, I doubt the genie will be going back in the bottle.

Several Lynx have already escaped captivity, notably in Wales where plenty of sheep are available to predate on.

Much like the BOP mob, the Lynx lovers have been watching too much Jurassic Park. There is a reason why they are gone from certain areas, adding them back in makes the reason self-evident.

 

[NickJ]

Much like beavers, if the introduction comes in the form of an 'accidental' release, I doubt the genie will be going back in the bottle.

Several Lynx have already escaped captivity, notably in Wales where plenty of sheep are available to predate on.

Much like the BOP mob, the Lynx lovers have been watching too much Jurassic Park. There is a reason why they are gone from certain areas, adding them back in makes the reason self-evident.

No doubt.

One of the myths burst though was evidence from overseas where Lynx actually kill very few sheep. Roe deer were the main food source.

 

[User00040]

One of the myths burst though was evidence from overseas where Lynx actually kill very few sheep. Roe deer were the main food source.

Hope they let some loose in Central Glasgow, 'Jakey' might become their preffered diet after the urban Roe have been munched.

 

[Scotty99]

Did you get to ask questions?

I went, overall a very interesting day, probably the best part being the open floor questions and answers after each speaker. Well worth attending.

 

[KimE]

No doubt.

One of the myths burst though was evidence from overseas where Lynx actually kill very few sheep. Roe deer were the main food source.

Whats because its not so many sheep farmers here in Sweden , most sheep are at hobby level close to houses. 70-80% of the Lynx diet are roe or reindeer.

 

[NickJ]

Whats because its not so many sheep farmers here in Sweden , most sheep are at hobby level close to houses. 70-80% of the Lynx diet are roe or reindeer.

His research was from a number of countries

 

[User00038]

This was one screen shown at that meeting.