THE BDS SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) South West Scotland branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Alan Marshall | chairsouthwestscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Mark Toft | southwestscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Treasurer | Rupert Shaw | southwestscotland@bds.org.uk |
Committee Members:
Graeme Dalby, Tom Clark, Ben Klinck, Gary Ferguson, Matt Law and Peter Little.
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| DG | Dumfries |
| KA | Kilmarnock |
| ML | Motherwell |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
Sunday 7th April 2024
Glenswinton Range Day
Sunday 5th May 2024
Glenswinton Range Day
Sunday 2nd June 2024
Glenswinton Range Day
Sunday 7th July 2024
Glenswinton Range Day
Sunday 4th August 2024
Glenswinton Range Day
Sunday 1st September 2024
Glenswinton Range Day
Sunday 6th October 2024
Glenswinton Range Day
See news section below for more details.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
STAY IN TOUCH
If your contact information has changed please make sure to let us know. To update your details simply email membership@bds.org.uk or call 01425 655434.
LATEST NEWS
Together for Deer – New BDS Strategy Launched
We unveiled our new strategy, “Together for Deer,”. The strategy emphasises evidence-based approaches and collaboration among stakeholders. It focuses on Ethics & Welfare, Education & Training, and Science & Research, aiming to establish BDS as a leading authority in deer welfare and management by 2030. “Together for Deer” aims to unite efforts in safeguarding deer welfare amid complex challenges.
BDS Launches First Drone Survey Thanks to Supportive Members
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking moment for the BDS community: the successful launch of our first drone survey funded by last year’s award-winning Big Give campaign. This achievement has been made possible through the unwavering support and contributions of our dedicated members and supporters.
Responsible Deer Management Clear Up
This article stresses responsible deer management, especially in disposing of deer carcasses after incidents like Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) and humane dispatch. It highlights the need to ensure public safety and sensitivity by properly handling carcasses and following best practices.
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