Wild deer set to wreak havoc in UK woodlands as venison demand plunges
Last modified on Tue 12 Jan 2021 11.12 EST Unmanaged wild deer herds could soon pose a threat to woodlands and important wildlife habitats in Britain because the commercial market for venison has collapsed during the pandemic. Many in the game industry as well as conservationists fear too few deer are being culled to keep the estimated two-million-strong wild herd, the largest for 1,000 years, at a sustainable size. One of the country’s most prominent game chefs, Mike Robinson, who runs three restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms in Fulham, said deer had already been thro...
Source: theguardian.com