The DeerCommission for Scotland (DCS) have statedpublicly that fencing can be an effective tool for deer management and have supportedits use in a number of locations.DCS is obliged under the Deer(Scotland) Act 1996 to take action if it is satisfied that there is a risk of seriousdamage to agriculture, woodland, the natural heritage or a risk to public safetyHowever, the act specifically prevents the DCS from requiring an owner or occupierto construct a deer fence.Havingconsulted interested parties, DCS is currently working with ForestryCommission Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Scottish Executive Environmentand Rural Affairs Department to produce...