Experts studied deer poo for years. Here’s what it tells us about Britain’s woodlands

Brambles are considered a nuisance by woodland managers, but recent research has revealed that fallow deer surprisingly have a taste for them, as shown by analysis of plant DNA in their feces. This discovery sheds light on deer diets and their impact on woodland ecosystems, particularly as deer populations thrive in human-altered landscapes in the UK. The government’s target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 may be at risk due to deer grazing on young trees, hindering their growth and ability to store carbon.

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