Assessment of Deer Management Capacity and Workforce in and around the New Forest National Park

The New Forest National Park Authority, Natural England and Forestry Commission are working together to convene experts and stakeholders to produce a Protected Site Strategy (PSS) and Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for deer management for the New Forest National Park and surrounding area. Effective and sustainable deer management is a critical component of achieving outcomes for nature and is dependent on a skilled and sufficiently resourced workforce. This commission seeks to develop a robust evidence base on current deer management capacity and capability within and supporting the project area geography.