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mickysf replied on 23/10/2019 16:11

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Posted on 23/10/2019 16:11

Just been reading the latest RSPB magazine and in particular the article about Rewilding. Having read this it seems to me that the notions of Experiencing Freedom and Rewilding make good bed fellows for the future, particularly when considering the economic case as described in the article. I just wonder what other CTers think about the subject. Of interest to me was the £13 million pound injected into the economy of the German Hartz region with the increased tourism generated after the reintroduction of Lynx into the area. 54% of all visitors said that the Lynx were a significant factor in their choice of this area to visit.

Maybe, similar projects could impact equally in areas here in Great Britain. Any thoughts?

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Whittakerr replied on 24/10/2019 09:20

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Posted on 24/10/2019 09:20

I dont think the UK is too small just vastly over populated, but thats probably for another thread.

 

Oneputt replied on 24/10/2019 09:27

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Posted on 24/10/2019 08:44 by Dorset Diver

I will go with the deer number estimates from the experts which is well below 4 million in total; but still too many.  The 42k estimated RTA's must be right as it was in the Daily Mail laughing, they also estimated numbers of Muntjac much below 4 million winklaughing.

Posted on 24/10/2019 09:27

Proof of your numbers would be useful

mickysf replied on 24/10/2019 09:29

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Posted on 24/10/2019 09:02 by SteveL

They certainly have me to convince. Wolves are listed in the Dangerous Wild Animals Act, as a species requiring a licence. To obtain which you have to meet various criteria on containment, protection of the general public etc. They certainly didn't want to let us get off the bus in the Wolf enclosure at Longleat. I don't see that Wolves could be reintroduced safely in this crowded little island of ours. Even in the remoteness of Scotland there are just to many people visiting, walking, cycling, wild camping. 

Carefully controlled rewilding ,utilising less dangerous species, I fully support.

Edit

I know your not advocating it ABM, just used your link as it mentioned reintroducing wolves. 

Posted on 24/10/2019 09:29

Fully agree, start at the bottom of the 'chain' and work up to a sensible pinicle. Goodness me, there are some pretty sterile tracks of under utilised land here in GB. It's finding that balance that's crucial. To ignore the issues we face we do at our peril and ultimately to our own collective detriment.

EasyT replied on 24/10/2019 09:40

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Posted on 24/10/2019 07:58 by Oneputt

The information I've seen estimates that there are between 2 and 4 million Muntjac's in the SE of England alone, which more that the whole population of them in China.  The main reason is we don't tend to eat Muntjac whereas the Chinese do.

 

Posted on 24/10/2019 09:40

2 to 4 million Muntjac? I don't believe that Jonah swallowed that whale either.

JVB66 replied on 24/10/2019 09:42

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Posted on 24/10/2019 09:42

We have quite large areas of ancient woodland together with a lot of arrable land where we live, and it is not often that when out early morning or evenings we do not see munjac deer far more than other types in the area ,and they do cause problems with damage to replanting saplings    and are quite often involved in RTAs, there have been several "meetings" of how to carry out a cull ,so far none have been implemented, as it always comes Dow to when it would be "safe"to carry out as they say we are one of the highest populated counties in the country size wise

Whittakerr replied on 24/10/2019 09:47

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Posted on 24/10/2019 09:40 by EasyT

2 to 4 million Muntjac? I don't believe that Jonah swallowed that whale either.

Posted on 24/10/2019 09:47

Neither do i but the whale swallowing Jonah is another matter. wink

EasyT replied on 24/10/2019 09:52

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Posted on 24/10/2019 09:52

I don't believe that Jonah swallowed that whale either. Is my way of registering disbelief Whittaker - a personal saying of mine when I don't believe something.  

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