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flag UK deer numbers surged to 2 million, causing damage and collisions, but culling falls short of needed levels.

flag Deer populations in Britain have risen from 450,000 in the 1970s to about two million today, causing extensive damage to farmland, forests, and roads. flag Up to 74,000 deer-vehicle collisions occur annually, leading to injuries and fatalities, while farmers face significant crop losses and land managers struggle with overgrazing. flag Despite culling roughly 350,000 deer yearly, numbers continue to grow, with experts suggesting up to 750,000 must be removed annually to stabilize populations. flag The surge is linked to the decline of natural predators, reduced culling during the pandemic, and deer escaping from estates after World War One. flag Reintroducing predators like wolves is debated but largely opposed. flag Government and conservation groups agree better management is needed, but no consensus on effective, scalable solutions has emerged.

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