Arlington Regional Master Naturalists Presents Seminar: Too Many Deer? February 22nd
Photo: Whitetail Deer Courtesy of National Park Service
Wednesday, February 22,2023
7:00 p.m.
Free Zoom Seminar
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Are too many deer endangering our local flora and fauna? If so, what can be done about it?
As humans have transformed landscapes, many species have lost their habitats, struggling to survive, while whitetailed deer have thrived. Overwhelming evidence points to high deer populations as a main factor in reducing
biodiversity and limiting forest regeneration. Cornell University Professor Blossey, a leading expert on forest health in
the Eastern United States, will present evidence for this imbalance and discuss potential solutions. “Deer are
charismatic native species that belong in our fields and forests,” Blossey said. “Humans have allowed them to become
ecological bullies, and if we are serious about our responsibilities to protect all native species, we need to embrace the
need to reduce deer impacts through reductions in the local deer herds.” This presentation, sponsored by a network of
Northern Virginia environmental organizations, comes as Arlington County studies the impact of deer.
See more information on the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists web page: armn.org/deer