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Muntjack Deer
"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... In article , BAC wrote: I would think the only 'conservation' reason for opposing reintroduction of lynx would be if the proposal didn't meet the conventional criteria for reintroductions (which I can't quote in full from memory, and can't be bothered to look up, but which include, IIRC, introduction into a suitable habitat, with a good chance of survival, and not endangering other species). As the main point of introducing them would be to endanger other species, that would rather rule them out! If the main point were to be the elimination of an entire native species such as Roe deer, it would rule them out. If it were thought that reintroduction might endanger other native species, e.g. capercaillie, that might rule them out, too. I'm not sure that reducing the numbers of a population (but not endangering the survival of the species) would rule them out, though. Personally, I would imagine the most vociferous opposition would come from people who simply wouldn't like the idea of large predators of any kind roaming the countryside. Large predators? Lynx? The mind boggles. Large in comparison with what we have now, yes. I am pretty certain that the RSPB opposed even an experiment with them, claiming the risk to ground nesting birds. Well, that is a genuine risk. But the current threat is the elimination of most of woodland plant habitats, much of the hedgerow and similar habitat, and a DRASTIC change in the composition of the woods (even if they survive, which is unclear). But that was ignored. The RSPB supports and engages in other deer population control measures, though. You are right where the most vociferous opposition comes from, but I don't think that it is the most influential. You may be right - I don't know. |
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