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Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is using drone thermal imaging to pinpoint the location of deer in a forest and identify their species and sex. The technology is being used to monitor deer numbers and target necessary culls to protect saplings and promote regeneration in the Great Trossachs Forest National Nature Reserve in Scotland. The reserve aims to create one of the largest areas of native woodland in the country, but an increased number of deer have been causing damage to newly planted trees. If successful, drone thermal imaging could become a crucial tool in managing the local deer population in a sustainable manner.

To find out more, read this article:

https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/how-drones-are-being-used-to-remotely-spot-deer-herds-and-protect-new-woodlands-in-scottish-highlands-3782389