Defra has launched a one-month consultation on key proposals for the deer management strategy which has been developed by the Forestry Commission and Defra.

It has been identified that more needs to be done to manage deer to reduce damage to agricultural crops and improve the condition and biodiversity of our existing woodland to support successful tree establishment rates and develop more sustainable alternatives to fencing and plastic tree guards in the landscape.

Defra want to hear your thoughts on the key proposals and actions to include in the final strategy, the consultation will close at 23:45 on 2 September 2022.

Read the Forestry Commission’s latest blog for more information on the strategy.