Norfolk Deer Strategy
About this service
What is the Norfolk Deer Strategy?
The Norfolk Deer Strategy is working with farmers, deer managers and stakeholders across the county to deliver improved coordination of effective and efficient deer management.
This beneficial collaboration aims to create more awareness of deer impacts whilst fostering working partnerships that will aid in reducing agricultural, forestry and environmental impacts. With the added benefit of delivering healthy sustainable natural food to the wider population.
The benefits
The Norfolk Deer Strategy delivering benefits for all
Having more effective control and management of wild deer across Norfolk will have many benefits, not only to landowners and deer managers, but also to the wider community. Some of these include:
- Reducing agricultural, forestry and environmental impacts
- Improving crop yields, supporting local farmers and improving UK food security
- Rewarding deer managers with better prices for ethically sourced venison
- Reducing deer vehicle collisions (DVC’s) across the county
- Aiding in Nature Recovery and Climate Change goals
- Bringing natural, healthy and sustainable food to more people
- Reducing damage to community tree planting and nature projects
- Reducing the need for miles of deer fencing which hampers nature connectivity
Long term
The long term benefit
Bringing together collective expertise and collaboration over the longer term will build in the required resilience to face future food security, climate change and human health challenges. Major impacts of the successful strategy will include:
- Delivery of more sustainable locally produced food to more people
- Environmental benefits of improved biodiversity enhancing nature recovery goals
- Reducing healthcare and insurance costs relating to deer vehicle collisions
- Establishing sound scientific evidence to support continued effective deer management
- Longterm UK food and timber security helping to reduce carbon emissions from imports
Free advice
Our support
The Norfolk Deer Strategy has its foundation in building relationships that are all-inclusive and non-competitive. Our advice to every stakeholder is free and we welcome participation from everyone who has a vested interest in managing deer effectively across the county. And with the strategies collective expertise we can connect you to the right people and/or organisation to assist you in achieving your deer management goals.
For those who are ‘signed-up’ to the initiative you will be included in our monthly newsletter and, depending on your area of interest (landowner, deer manager, venison processor / retailer etc.) you will be notified of opportunities to take part in events, workshops, training and discussion groups.
The sharing of information, success stories and opportunities will help us build a strong collaborative partnership where participation will be key to collective success.
St Hubert Deer Management provides expert solutions to farmers, foresters, landowners, and managers, regardless of property size. Established in Norfolk in 1953, we prepare management strategies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure effective implementation through our network of qualified, insured deer managers.
The Broads Authority plays a strategic role in safeguarding the rare wetland habitats of the Broads National Park. As deer populations increasingly impact both arable land and sensitive ecosystems, the Authority works with partners—including Norfolk FWAG—to coordinate efforts by bringing together conservation bodies and deer management groups.
Our Partners
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How do I become part of the strategy and who do I need to speak to?
Michael is an experienced deer manager, retired farmer and former FWAG award winner with many years of hands on experience of the complexities of building working relationships that benefit all parties.
He will be delighted to talk to you with regards to any deer related issues. Site visits can be arranged to discuss operational needs and advice on different control measures. He is also keen to speak with everyone involved in the ‘Field to Fork’ food chain so that everybody, from deer managers to consumers benefit from the Norfolk Deer Strategy.
