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Sustainable Grants for Deer & Wildlife Management

SECURE THE CWS1

DEER CONTROL GRANT

Secure the CWS1 Deer Control Grant with expert, ecologist-led support from Wildforce UK. Part of the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme, CWS1 funding helps landowners manage deer populations, protect woodland regeneration, and enhance biodiversity. Our team guides you through every step — from Deer Management Plans (DMP) and deer enclosures to habitat impact assessments — ensuring full compliance and sustainable woodland management.

secure the csw1 deer control grant

The CWS3: Grey Squirrel Control & Management grant, part of the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme, provides funding to help UK landowners reduce grey squirrel damage and protect woodland regeneration. Wildforce UK offers ecologist-led consultancy to plan, implement, and monitor grey squirrel control measures, ensuring sustainable woodland management and compliance with grant requirements.

PROTECT YOUR WOODLAND

WITH CWS3 FUNDING

protect your woodland with cws3 funding

High deer populations can severely impact UK woodlands by over browsing, preventing natural regeneration of trees and understorey plants. This reduces habitat for wildlife, disrupts ecosystem balance, and can lead to long-term ecological decline. Wildforce UK provides ecologist-led deer management and habitat restoration solutions to protect woodlands, promote natural regeneration, and maintain biodiversity.

DAMAGE TO WOODLANDS OVERBROWSING

PREVENTS NATURAL REGENERATION

damage to woodlands overbrowsing prevents natural regeneration

Deer overpopulation can threaten woodland regeneration, reduce biodiversity, and damage crops and understorey vegetation. Wildforce UK offers ecologist-led deer management solutions for landowners and conservationists, including Deer Vegetation Impact Assessments (DVIA), strategic population control, habitat restoration, and ongoing monitoring. By following evidence-based management steps, you can protect your land, restore ecological balance, and ensure sustainable woodland growth.

SOLVING DEER OVERPOPULATION:

STEPS FOR LANDOWNERS & CONSERVATIONISTS

solving deer overpopulation steps for landowners and conservationists