The Scottish government agency uses its intervention powers under the Deer (Scotland) Act to carry out the cull after 'little or no culling' had taken place in recent years within Loch Choire Estate in Sutherland.
Donald Fraser, NatureScot's head of wildlife management, said:"While deer are an iconic species and form an important part of our biodiversity, their high numbers and lack of natural predators mean that they can have a negative impact on peatlands, woodlands and other habitats.
"Sustainable deer management is vital if we are to bring populations in balance with nature and effectively tackle the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change."While we always favour a voluntary and collaborative approach to deer management, NatureScot will not hesitate to make use of the full range of powers available to us when necessary, to secure vital benefits for nature and climate.
Loch Choire Estate is part of the East Sutherland Deer Management Group - North West sub-group. The target density for this sub-group is 7.5 deer per km2. A helicopter count in November last year found the density was 13 deer per km2 for the Loch Choire Estate and 12.9 deer per km2 for the overall area.
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