Historical and Cultural Analysis of Deer in the New Forest Landscape to support current deer management

management for the New Forest National Park and surrounding area. The New Forest National Park is a landscape of significant historical, cultural, and ecological importance, in which deer have long played a defining role. Understanding the historical and cultural context of deer within the New Fore

st can help inform current deer management, support stakeholder engagement, and strengthen public narratives around nature, landscape, and land use. The outputs will be used to inform and support the stakeholder engagement and co-design of