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Conservation advisory board urges Deer-management approach modeled on Irvington study; trustees say they will follow consultant advice
Summary
Members of the Conservation Advisory Board described Irvington's multi-year study and a professional-hunter program that removed deer more efficiently than volunteer efforts; trustees said they will follow consultant Peter Kelly's recommended sequence of vegetation analysis and targeted deer removal.
Dobbs Ferry's conservation and environmental volunteers urged trustees on May 13 to follow a data-driven approach used in nearby Irvington to reduce deer pressure in village woodlands, and trustees said they plan to follow consultant guidance and commissioned studies before selecting management actions.
Why it matters: committee members and consultants say high deer densities suppress forest regeneration and native-plant recovery; options discussed include fencing, planting natives, invasive removal and targeted removal of deer using professional contractors.
Matthew Scott…
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