Sierra Club Article: Deer Eradication on Sidney Island

The Sierra Club published an article about the fallow deer eradication on Sidney Island in July 2024. The article outlines the underlying ecological reasons for the need to remove this invasive European fallow deer from the island.

The eradication efforts aim to facilitate sustained forest recovery on Sidney Island which is part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Parks Canada is currently proceeding with a project to eradicate the fallow deer from the entire island.

The removal of invasive deer species is crucial to protecting native ecosystems and allowing forest regeneration. This aligns with the Sierra Club broader environmental conservation goals, with include protecting old-growth forests on Vancouver Island and addressing climate change impacts in British Columbia.

For full article: Sierra Club Article, July 2024