The new tech helping to modernise deer management
From drones to artificial intelligence (AI), new technologies are changing the face of wildlife management. In this Scotland’s Nature blog (16 April 2024), wildlife management officer Nathan Berrie looks at some of the advantages – and limitations – of these new tools for monitoring deer populations.
Are you clear on deer?
The John Muir Trust share the Trust's approach to deer management. This includes an introduction to a new ‘Clear on Deer’ film, plus a helpful infographic. This links to Scotland’s environment and biodiversity. The need to retain and develop skills in deer management for the future is also highlighted.
Steps to a career in wildlife management
Checkout this blogpost by Scotland’s Nature Ponies, coastlines and rugged mountains – a pathway into deer management on Rum (12 April 2023). Here, Beth Lamont describes her unconventional route into the sector and her experiences as a NatureScot Wildlife Management Practical Placement on Rum National Nature Reserve (NNR).
The month of the stags – the red deer rut
The evolving story of this iconic species in Scotland is a complex one. It is explored in this blog on Scotland’s Nature (20 October 2022). This also touches how our long connection with deer is reflected in the Gaelic language, and how deer impact on woodland in the landscape.
Does Scotland need a carbon emissions land tax?
Scotland’s land use sector emits more harmful emissions than its aviation and shipping. The John Muir Trust have shared (5 November 2021) why they think why Scotland needs a carbon emissions land tax in this short video.
