Assessment of Deer Management Capacity and Workforce in and around the New Forest National Park

Buyer

New Forest National Park Authority

Estimated value

£25k

Location

South East

Deadline

20 November 2026

Published

26 October 2026

Category

Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Trade

Environmental and sewage services · Architecture, surveying and engineering

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

The New Forest National Park Authority requires an assessment of deer management capacity and workforce within the New Forest National Park and surrounding area. No special requirements are stated.

Description from the notice

The New Forest National Park Authority, Natural England and Forestry Commission are working together to convene experts and stakeholders to produce a Protected Site Strategy (PSS) and Strategic Action Plan (SAP) for deer management for the New Forest National Park and surrounding area. Effective and sustainable deer management is a critical component of achieving outcomes for nature and is dependent on a skilled and sufficiently resourced workforce. This commission seeks to develop a robust evidence base on current deer management capacity and capability within and supporting the project area geography.