"We sought to explain the detail of the key findings and clarify misunderstandings, while at the same time acknowledging where there is uncertainty and what we still do not know

Deer are iconic species in Scotland and provide a key ecological resource for the tourism, hunting and food industries. However, at high densities their impact can be detrimental to some habitats. Are the right policies and incentives in place to ensure their long-term management? The question is at the centre of an inquiry into a recent report by SNH on deer management in Scotland, conducted by the Environmental, Climate Change and Land Reform (ECCLR) Committee of the Scottish Parliament, and to which experts from the James Hutton Institute have contributed evidence.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute