The Catalina Island Conservancy says its deer-hunting plan is necessary to replenish the native vegetation on the island. However, as one might expect, the plan is facing criticism.
The Catalina Island Conservancy says there are about 2,000 deer on the island, and part of its restoration plan to replenish the native vegetation includes removing the animals.deer on Catalina Island
They also eat large amounts of vegetation, which officials say leads to overgrazing, depletion of plant species, erosion, and could possibly pose a threat to several endangered plants. Dennhardt showed Eyewitness News an enclosed area that's been allowed to grow naturally without any threats from deer. Allowing that vegetation to spread throughout island will help reduce wildfire threats, Dennhardt said.
Catalina Island Conservancy Senior Director of Conservation Dr. Lauren Dennhardt shows dry grass on Catalina Island.The deer removal plan is facing strong criticism from animal activists and some residents. Protests have been held and antitled "Stop the Slaughter of Mule Deer on Catalina Island" has already garnered more than 12,000 signatures.
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