Fallow deer have returned to Greenwich Park after a four-year absence while their paddock underwent significant improvements. Part of the £12 million Greenwich Park Revealed project, aimed at enhancing local nature connection, the upgrade included new fencing, a larger area for the deer to roam, and habitat features like wildflowers and deadwood for biodiversity. Clare Lanes, the park manager, expressed excitement about welcoming the deer back, noting their acclimatization process before exploring their new environment further. The historical link to the deer dates back to their introduction by Henry VIII in the 16th century.
With all the doom and gloom going on in the world, it's nice to be able to deliver a bit of good news, especially when it pertains to something cute and cuddly.
After four years away, deer have returned to Greenwich Park... a new herd of eight fallow deer was released on Wednesday, April 30.
Over the past three years, we've been able to enhance the natural environment of the deer paddock, ensuring they have a rich, biodiverse habitat to return to.
It's thought that deer were introduced to Greenwich by Henry VIII in the 16th century... they could be fed by hand.
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