THE BDS NORTH EAST SCOTLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) North East Scotland branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH Area AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | chairnortheastscotland@bds.org.uk | |
| Vice Chair | Jim McQueenie | northeastscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | Mike Eamer | |
| Treasurer | Toby Rider | northeastscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Branch BDS Journal entries co-ordinator | Simon Blackett | northeastscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Branch webpage co-ordinator | Grenville Irvine-Fortescue | northeastscotland@bds.org.uk |
BRANCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Additional Committee Members
William Cruickshank
Robert Ruxton
Dallas Cobban
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| AB | Aberdeen |
EVENTS
Date
EVENT
TBC
Updates Coming Soon
Please check beforehand whether branch events are going ahead due to any changes in Covid-19 guidance or regulations.
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
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
Surveillance for Coronaviruses in Wildlife
The British Deer Society is asking its members and supporters to assist with a surveillance study looking into coronaviruses in wildlife. This study aims to support the development of diagnostic tests, aid future surveillance, and improve preparedness for future coronavirus outbreaks.
BDS CEO Goes Live On TalkTV To Promote Fact-led Deer Management
David Mcauley, British Deer Society (BDS) CEO went live on TalkTV and Radio at the weekend to promote the importance of having more fact-led approaches in deer management, less sensationalism in the media around total UK deer numbers and to speak up for deer welfare.
Deer Management in the UK: Sustainability Verses Eradication
Recently, we received a heartfelt letter from a dedicated member of the British Deer Society (BDS), a seasoned deer stalker with 30 years of experience who was dismayed by the indiscriminate and unsustainable shooting of roe deer around his management areas. His words shed light on the evolving challenges faced by conscientious deer managers who prioritise legal and humane practices in an environment where not all shooters share the same values.
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