You are warmly invited to the South West England Branch Member's Day, to mark the 60th Anniversary of the British Deer Society. Members and non-members are all welcome. This will take place at Powderham Castle, Exeter, on Saturday 23rd September 2023. We have three speakers giving presentations in the morning, followed by a light lunch. The day will then conclude with a tour of the deer park. We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be an enjoyable day.
Schedule
09.30 - Welcome from Chairman
09.45 - Ben Harrower Presentation; Deer Population Surveys Using Drone Thermography
Ben Harrower's career has been focused on conservation and wildlife management projects across the UK and internationally. This has included everything from strategic deer management to beaver reintroduction projects and bird surveys. Ben will be delivering a presentation on the drone work that he specialises in and highlight the benefits it can bring to woodland management.
10.45 - Charles Smith-Jones Presentation; Deer of the World
Charles Smith-Jones will give a talk on the deer of the world and the challenges they face. You may be surprised by their variety, and by how many of the 55 species of true deer, 7 species of musk deer and 10 species of chevrotains are seriously endangered.
Charles’ new book, A Guide to the Deer of the World, brings our understanding of the different species fully up to date. Each is covered by an individual description which includes its distribution, ecology and conservation status alongside full colour photographs and illustrations. A Guide to the Deer of the World - The British Deer Society (bds.org.uk)
If you would like a copy of A Guide to the Deer of the World at the heavily discounted price of £40 (RRP £55) please let Charles know so that he can bring sufficient copies on the day. He will be very happy to sign them on request. To ensure that you have a copy reserved please make sure that you email him at technical@bds.org.uk no later than Friday 1st September.
11.45 - Comfort break
12.00 - Peter Green, BDS Hon Veterinary Advisor Presentation; Deer Health and Welfare Related Topics (TBC)
Peter Green has maintained an interest in deer throughout his professional life. After 25 years in predominantly equine veterinary practice, he established a full-time veterinary consultancy in deer health, welfare and management in 2007. The majority of his clients are deer parks or farms. He also provides consultancy services in respect of deer and other wildlife to Government agencies. He is the honorary veterinary surgeon for the British Deer Society and veterinary surgeon to the deer of the Royal Parks of London and the deer parks of the National Trust. He lives on the edge of Exmoor.
Anyone who has read any of his contributions in the BDS magazine, Deer, or had the pleasure to hear him speak at our previous events will know how excited we are to have Peter Green back with us for this special day.
13.10 - Lunch
The light lunch will include a selection of sandwiches, crudité platters with houmous, and Burt's crisps, a choice of quiche (served cold): Mediterranean vegetable (v), quiche lorraine or stilton and broccoli (v). This will be accompanied by elderflower and water.
14.00 - Tour of the Deer Park
Tickets cost £35 per person (Members) or £40 per person (Non Members).
To make a reservation please email; southwestengland@bds.org.uk.
Schedule
09.30 - Welcome from Chairman
09.45 - Ben Harrower Presentation; Deer Population Surveys Using Drone Thermography
Ben Harrower's career has been focused on conservation and wildlife management projects across the UK and internationally. This has included everything from strategic deer management to beaver reintroduction projects and bird surveys. Ben will be delivering a presentation on the drone work that he specialises in and highlight the benefits it can bring to woodland management.
10.45 - Charles Smith-Jones Presentation; Deer of the World
Charles Smith-Jones will give a talk on the deer of the world and the challenges they face. You may be surprised by their variety, and by how many of the 55 species of true deer, 7 species of musk deer and 10 species of chevrotains are seriously endangered.
Charles’ new book, A Guide to the Deer of the World, brings our understanding of the different species fully up to date. Each is covered by an individual description which includes its distribution, ecology and conservation status alongside full colour photographs and illustrations. A Guide to the Deer of the World - The British Deer Society (bds.org.uk)
If you would like a copy of A Guide to the Deer of the World at the heavily discounted price of £40 (RRP £55) please let Charles know so that he can bring sufficient copies on the day. He will be very happy to sign them on request. To ensure that you have a copy reserved please make sure that you email him at technical@bds.org.uk no later than Friday 1st September.
11.45 - Comfort break
12.00 - Peter Green, BDS Hon Veterinary Advisor Presentation; Deer Health and Welfare Related Topics (TBC)
Peter Green has maintained an interest in deer throughout his professional life. After 25 years in predominantly equine veterinary practice, he established a full-time veterinary consultancy in deer health, welfare and management in 2007. The majority of his clients are deer parks or farms. He also provides consultancy services in respect of deer and other wildlife to Government agencies. He is the honorary veterinary surgeon for the British Deer Society and veterinary surgeon to the deer of the Royal Parks of London and the deer parks of the National Trust. He lives on the edge of Exmoor.
Anyone who has read any of his contributions in the BDS magazine, Deer, or had the pleasure to hear him speak at our previous events will know how excited we are to have Peter Green back with us for this special day.
13.10 - Lunch
The light lunch will include a selection of sandwiches, crudité platters with houmous, and Burt's crisps, a choice of quiche (served cold): Mediterranean vegetable (v), quiche lorraine or stilton and broccoli (v). This will be accompanied by elderflower and water.
14.00 - Tour of the Deer Park
Tickets cost £35 per person (Members) or £40 per person (Non Members).
To make a reservation please email; southwestengland@bds.org.uk.
