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This mystery object is a small baler, for collecting grass off hard-to-reach wild flower meadows. We gave a grant to Colwall Orchard Group to buy it and operate it. Anyone in the area who might have a use for this baler’s services should contact David at darmitage@worcestershire.gov.uk … See MoreSee Less
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Deer survey results
Last winter a drone-based survey of deer took place across parts of the Malvern Hills National Landscape. Some key results:
Survey area – 46 km2
Species of deer recorded – 3
Total no. of deer – 744
No. of Fallow – 1 (0.1%)
No. of Roe – 92 (12.4%)
No. of Muntjac – 651 (87.5%)
The conclusion? The population of non-native Muntjac in the area is very high and is almost certain to grow. In certain areas it is already well beyond a sustainable level which would allow woodlands to regenerate naturally (deer browse new trees and too many deer means new trees find it very hard to establish). Deer can also damage crops and other habitats.
The survey also provided evidence that Muntjac are displacing our native Roe deer in certain areas.
We are liaising with land owners and managers over next steps but it is clear that the Muntjac population needs to be properly managed to help protect our local habitats and wildlife.
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Drive around the A449 near British Camp, the A4104 down to Welland and Jubilee Drive around daybreak and you will regularly encounter muntjac in the road. No road sense and sometimes run back into the carriageway after seemingly crossing.
Muntjac are destroying native biodiversity. There's a national strategy to tackle the issue. It's time for the Malvern Hills trust to adopt this strategy and not rely non other landowners to tackle the issue.
We regularly get Muntjac walking through our garden
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