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Calls Made For Deer Management Plan In Wicklow

ReWild Wicklow is calling for a deer management plan in the county's woodlands.

ReWild Wicklow is calling for a deer management plan in the county's woodlands.

The Sika species of deer which is non native to the area is now dominating local deer populations.

The conservation group set up 47 cameras across the county to observe wildlife behaviour over two months last year.

72% of wild mammal sightings were of Sika Deer.

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