Deer in the Central Belt - starting the dialogue

A recent DCS Best Practice Guide Development Workshop on managing the increasing number of deer in and around cities initiated some great discussion.

“As this is a relatively new issue in Scotland, we found there was plenty to discuss,” said Linzi Seivwright, DCS’s best practice officer, “Everyone felt that we have to work together to come up with ideas to raise awareness and involve the public, local authorities and other groups.”

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Record-breaking attendance at Best Practice event

Our latest Best Practice Demonstration event attracted record numbers with around 160 participants. It took place on 28-29 October, kindly hosted by Strathconon Estate. The primary aim was to encourage new attendees with advertising targeted to those new to Best Practice and to the events.

The Best Practice Project is committed to promoting the practical, everyday use of DCS’ 74 Best Practice guides to all those who manage deer.

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In the press

Thousands of deer starving in big freeze

The Telegraph
05 February 2010

Closing date for PAWS fund 15 February

Do you want to help tackle wildlife crime in Scotland? Find out how you or your organisation could be awarded a grant of up to £20,000 to combat wildlife crime through PAWS Scotland
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Criminal gangs blamed for rise in poaching

BBC News
18 January 2010

Crack down on deer poaching launched

The Telegraph
17 January 2010

Snow and slump spark 50 percent rise in deer poaching

Scotland on Sunday
17 January 2010

New initiative to counter Scottish poaching

Land Gazette
14 January 2010

Shooting restrictions in Scotland and N Ireland due to cold weather

Shooting Times
4 January 2010

DCS briefing on legislative proposals

DCS has provided further background information that expands on the rational behind and further detail of the proposals to change the deer legislation currently being consulted on.