Yesterday, I was given a copy to read of the current edition of "British Wildlife", and found a very interesting article written by Steve Percival and Eric Bignal about the current "Islay Barnacle Goose management strategy". A very well written article, well done to Steve and Eric..
This is an annual cull that takes place on Islay of the Barnacle Geese. Last year a total of 3,321 geese were culled by marksmen employed by SNH under licence . I believe that the overall scheme costs around £900,000 each year, allowing for compensation payments to farmers, administration costs..
So here is a link to Steve and Eric's paper
https://www.britishwildlife.com/article/volume-30-number-1-page-37-44
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