Why Scotland deer numbers have plummeted by half in a scenic Highlands location
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    The next paragraph says:

    The group said this has resulted in improvements to native woodlands, including natural regeneration, whilst at the same time facilitating moorland management.

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  • Right to roam? Well, up to a point
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    Nothing like a land owner explaining to those who have very little why they should be happy with what they are given. She makes a good point that people are irresponsible, but that's due to a lack of education. Ignorant people will go wherever they want anyway.

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  • Ban on wet wipes containing plastic unveiled to help UK’s rivers
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    It's a perfect example of how lobbying and misinformation can be so difficult to overcome. The impact of 'flushable' wipes is known and significant yet rules aren't put in place to stop it. I wonder why....

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    I heard this bird today that I didn't recognise. There's probably a birding lemmy but I thought I'd try here first. The audio quality sucks but its a continuous warble that decreases in pitch over about 2 seconds.

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    New Biodiversity Law Mandates 10% Net-Gain for UK Housing Developments
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    I'd argue (without any data to back it up) that most of those second homes are in places that are not economically viable places to live (rural, seasonal towns etc.)

    Personally I'd say the solution is higher density housing near cities where there are jobs and current infrastructure. These immense satellite towns that stink of American suburbia are the worst case scenario and only serve to line the pockets of shitty companies like Taylor Wimpy etc.

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  • The Washington Capitals ladies and gentlemen.
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    Well, it's kind of obvious. They've had lots of close wins and a few blowout losses. Maybe it's a tactic, if you go down by a couple, give up and save energy for the next one haha.

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  • Much of England’s ‘national landscapes’ out of bounds, say campaigners
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    Yeah, I was being a bit unfair and it seems to depend on location. And yes, make it clear and there won't be a problem, but having the problem to complain about gives them credence to the removal of public rights of way.

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  • Spiralling deer population 'devastating' UK nature - prompting calls to reintroduce wolves and lynx
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    If they can cull deer in Richmond park I think it can be done safely in most places. If the population is that rampant then the introduction of wolves and lynx would end up causing a spike in predator populations in short order that may force them to find food closer to humans as well, which would then lead to the need to cull the predator species. I'd expect that a cull would be required if predators are introduced to start everything off in a balanced state.

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  • Best practice for this kind intersection? (see comment)
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    What's the speed of the road? I would personally join the road earlier so that I can manoeuvre across with the traffic, but if the road is super fast I'd probably pick A. That is unless right on red is permitted, then I'm not sure.

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  • Tory MP Calls For More Wild Animals To Be Killed
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    If cows are used for conservation grazing, isn't the problem of them getting TB non existent? The problem is people catching TB from cows through milk and close contact, not cows catching TB from badgers.

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  • ‘Offshore wind farms are vital to Scotland’s journey to net zero but must be sited in the right places for nature’
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    Unfortunately wind farms are always going to have an impact on nature. All major infrastructure projects do. The alternative of continuing to rely on fossil fuels is already having a way more damning impact on all wildlife.

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  • Two day hackathon seeks solutions to improve "highly polluted" Afon Teifi
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    Here's a hack: Claim all the profits the water companies are making as tax until it stops. Use the extra tax to fund monitoring and efforts to clean up the mess.

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  • [OC] Some caterpillars from my garden
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    I keep a few ragwort plants alive in my garden and they almost always get eaten to the ground by cinnabar caterpillars. I grew up around horses and was taught to abhor it, but a small amount of research suggests it's not as bad as the horse and farmer associations would have you believe.

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  • I just watched the Boston game and just want to say how enjoyable the ending was. I honestly didn't think they had it in them.

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    Anyone want to hazard a guess at the score tonight? Nothing automated or recorded. I think 3-3 with an OT win for the Canucks.

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    https://twitter.com/NHLAlumni/status/1687131186512924673

    Basically a popularity contest, Hughes at number 9.

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    I'm so happy with these guys. Sometimes it feels like hard work to keep on top of but it's worth it in the end.

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    Xander loves his donut.
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    [BUG] Twice now jerboa has forgotten my account, I have to log in and then restart the app to view my subscribed feed. Might just be because of the update so I'll see if it happens again.

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    I'm hoping for a few decent D prospects! But I have no idea who is likely to be around at 11.

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    Possum being cheeky
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    Possum was caught eating poo and this is how she reacts after being told off.

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    I honestly didn't expect that!

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