Wildlife Management Policy

Deer

Highlands Rewilding Ltd. actively monitor and control deer populations.

Deer numbers are managed with the aim of a level where native woodland creation and natural regeneration can be achieved without deer fencing or tree guards.

Wild Boar

With little known about populations in Scotland, we are actively monitoring and assessing the disturbance and effects of wild boar and feral pigs at Bunloit Estate, building a holistic approach to management. As a keystone species, wild boar help to support and maintain the ecosystem that they live in, a key ecosystem engineer for rewilding.

Similar to deer, wild boar populations can exceed the appropriate level for an area of land due to the lack of natural predators. As such, and after conferring with relevant governmental and non-governmental experts, we will manage the boar population with a holistic approach in mind.

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