Deer Management
National Curriculum Links
| Key Stage | Geography | Science |
| 2 | Place knowledge Human and physical geography | Working scientifically Living things and their habitats Animals including humans |
| 3 | Place knowledge Human and physical geography | Biology - Interactions and interdependencies |
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Welsh Curriculum Links
| Key Stage | Geography | Science |
| 2 | Skills Locating places, environments and patterns 1 Communicating 1, 2 | Range Interdependence of organisms 5, 7 |
| 3 | Skills Locating places, environments and patterns 1, 2 Communicating 1 | Range Interdependence of organisms 4, 5, 6 |
The Deer Management resource (and CD) was produced as a joint project between the NGO Educational Trust and the British Deer Society. This educational resource seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of the six deer species now found in the UK, their lifecycle, including predators, the problems associated with their population increase and the effect they have on the habitats they frequent.
This CD includes:
- an extensive powerpoint presentation covering all aspects of deer management,
- comprehensive teaching notes to enable it to be used by a wide audience,
- worksheets designed for completion by children or adults wishing to expand their knowledge.
The ever expanding population has increased the need for more effective deer management. Deer population management should be carried out by trained stalkers. Approved training is provided by The British Deer Society and recognised College courses leading to professional qualifications.
One of the benefits of the increasing population is that venison is becoming more readily available. It is recognised that venison is a healthy, low cholesterol, organic meat.
