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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversial Deer Cull Sparks Outrage on Catalina Island

Catalina Island, known for its unique biodiversity, is facing habitat destruction due to nonnative animals, particularly deer, that have been introduced to the island over the past century. To protect the native flora and preserve the island for future generations, conservationists propose culling all the deer. This controversial plan has sparked a feud between local residents and preservationists, highlighting the challenges of balancing conservation efforts with community interests.

via The New York Times|

#animal-control #biodiversity #catalina-island

environment2 years ago•9 min saved

"Controversial Solution: Culling Deer to Rescue California Island"

The Catalina Island Conservancy, a nonprofit that owns 88 percent of Catalina Island, is proposing to shoot deer from helicopters in order to save the island's native plants and restore its habitat. The island's deer population, introduced for hunting and ranching purposes, has caused significant damage to the ecosystem, leading to soil erosion and the proliferation of flammable shrubs and grasses. While the conservancy believes this is the only viable solution, the plan has sparked outrage among residents and animal lovers who oppose the killing of deer. The conservancy is awaiting approval from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the project.

via The New York Times|

#catalina-island #conservation #deer