"Controversial Solution: Culling Deer to Rescue California Island"
The Catalina Island Conservancy in California is considering a controversial plan to shoot all the deer on Santa Catalina Island in order to save the native plants and restore the island's ecosystem. The introduction of deer for ranching, hunting, and filming purposes has led to the destruction of native flora, soil erosion, and the proliferation of flammable nonnative plants. The conservancy believes that eliminating the deer is the only way to protect the island's unique biodiversity, but the plan has faced opposition from residents and animal lovers who view it as inhumane.