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DW58 wrote:Now there's a sensible post (not).

Its also an extremely old piccie That model was aged when I joined the corps.

Actually, the difference in population and wilderness here is something I had not thought of.

As Mike points out (I am an exe Austringer myself) the predators will soon range to where they are not wanted/needed. I am sure it wont be long before Buzzards and Red kites are being blasted to oblivion again.

I guess from a symantic point of view (and the fact it keeps a biological do gooder in a job/hobby) its a good idea, but practically and in terms of effectiveness??

Like everything, ultimately, its control measure will be man. Ideally man that can actually shoot straight

I do wonder with the climate change that is happening (regardless of cause) which in turn cause the "Empty Landscape" due to habitat change what effect that will have on any species introduction, when xyz used to roam, that landscape does not exist anymore.

It strikes me as a romantic approach that has no place in the current situation.

I am of the opinion that Man should manage, not intervene. Manage, because a lot of environments in the developed world are man-made.
Actually even in the underdeveloped countries many areas are man-made, national parks etc.

Sadly I have to agree with you and the others on this one...it's just a waste of time these days

Have you seen any of the recent reports on Chernobyl - Large mammals are thriving...funny how that's happened in the absence of humans...

Outsider wrote:

Perhaps they should be using these Lynxes to control the deer population?

That's not a lot of use.......a Lynx is no match for a Hind......





















Not sensible and Hind usually refers to a female Red Deer but I couldn't resist