FrayingFearing occurs when male deer rub antlers against young trees, typically in spring. It is identified by stripped bark and twisted or snapped saplings. Roe and Muntjac are the main contributors. Damage often kills young tress or causes permanent deformity, significantly impacting woodland establishment and timber quality.
GrazingGrazing refers to feeding on grasses, herbs and crops.it is identified by evenly cropped dwarfs, trampling, and crop loss. Fallow and Red deer are typically responsible, with roe and muntjac contributing locally. The primary impact is financial, including reduced crop yield, pasture productivity and contamination risk. It also suppresses edge habitat regeneration.
Browsing Browsing is the selective feeding of woody plants up to approximately 1.5m in height. It is identified by torn shoots, missing terminal buds, and the formation of a distinct brows line. Primarily caused by Roe, Fallow, Red and Muntjac deer, browsing prevents natural regeneration, alters species composition, and reduces biodiversity. It is the most […]
