Forestry Commission England tender for Deer Control Licences

Forestry Commission England has released documents online inviting people to apply by tender for Deer Control Licences on the Public Forest Estate. It is limited to 15 licences covering 19 woodlands across England and forms part of a trial to test how external methods of deer control work alongside the Forestry Commission’s own Wildlife Rangers. The deer control is not a sporting or commercial stalking venture and will be carried out professionally by the Licence Holder and other nominated people all of whom will have to hold a Deer Stalking Certificate at Level 2 (DSCII). To ensure that high conservation and forestry standards are met, annual cull targets will be set and accurate records will have to be provided to the Forestry Commission. The Licence Holder will retain all carcases and may sell the venison. The tender closes 12.30pm 20 July 2012.

For further information, see http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/forestry.nsf/byunique/INFD-8UBE4P