Article- Deer: 50% cull 'necessary to protect countryside'
Author: Anna-Marie Lever
Summary: Wildlife management says that of the six different species of deer, four are non native species. With this and a lack of natural predators the population has climbed to 1.5million animals. Wildlife management suggests that 50% of the population of deer should be 'culled' to allow for a stable population instead of an exponential increase of animals. They also suggest that venison could supplement the beef industry that has had issues recently.
Personal Reflection: I think it is a great idea to use 'culled' animals as a beef substitute. However, I also believe that a reintroduction of wolves would help to strengthen the heard, and keep it's numbers in check.
Author: Anna-Marie Lever
Summary: Wildlife management says that of the six different species of deer, four are non native species. With this and a lack of natural predators the population has climbed to 1.5million animals. Wildlife management suggests that 50% of the population of deer should be 'culled' to allow for a stable population instead of an exponential increase of animals. They also suggest that venison could supplement the beef industry that has had issues recently.
Personal Reflection: I think it is a great idea to use 'culled' animals as a beef substitute. However, I also believe that a reintroduction of wolves would help to strengthen the heard, and keep it's numbers in check.
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