Deer Management UK | Wildlife & Woodland Management Services

GWD Wildlife Services: Guardians of Woodland and Wildlife

For more than 40 years, GWD Wildlife Services has delivered professional Deer Management UK solutions, Wildlife Management Services, and Woodland Management Services for estates, forestry organisations, conservation bodies, and private landowners across the UK. Our experience spans over 20,000 acres of woodland and includes the management of all six UK deer species, grey squirrels, wild boar, and other woodland wildlife

Our team has a deep understanding of working within public forests, ancient and semi-natural woodlands, and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). We also manage deer parks with a focus on sustainable conservation efforts.

We specialise in helping woodland owners achieve sustainable woodland regeneration through evidence-based Deer Control Services, Deer Population Surveys, and advanced Thermal Drone Surveys. Our team works within public forests, ancient woodland, commercial forestry sites, deer parks, and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) to deliver practical wildlife management solutions that support biodiversity, conservation, and long-term woodland resilience.

Comprehensive Wildlife and Woodland Management Services

At GWD Wildlife Services, we provide professional Deer Management UK, Wildlife Management Services, and Woodland Management Services designed to protect woodland habitats, support biodiversity, and encourage successful woodland regeneration. Whether you require a fully managed solution or support with specific project requirements, our experienced team delivers practical, evidence-based wildlife management services across the UK.

Here’s what we do:

CWS1 Deer Control Grant Delivery & Deer Management Services
We support woodland owners, estates, forestry managers, and conservation organisations with all aspects of the CWS1 Deer Control Grant. From Deer Population Surveys and Deer Impact Assessments to the development and implementation of Deer Management Plans, we help clients achieve grant objectives while protecting woodland health and biodiversity.
CWS3 Squirrel Control Grant & Grey Squirrel Management
Our specialist Grey Squirrel Control programmes support landowners and forestry managers in meeting the requirements of the CWS3 Squirrel Control Grant. Through targeted squirrel management and ongoing monitoring, we help protect timber quality, woodland regeneration, and long-term woodland resilience.
Thermal Drone Surveys & Wildlife Surveys
Using the latest thermal imaging technology, we deliver accurate Thermal Drone Surveys, Deer Drone Surveys, and wider Wildlife Surveys. These surveys provide essential population data, habitat analysis, management evidence, and grant support information for woodland and forestry projects.
Woodland Wildlife Management & Grant Compliance
We provide a comprehensive range of Woodland Wildlife Management services, including deer exclosure monitoring (FG11), deer high seat management (FY1), deer habitat surveys, wild boar management, and ongoing support for Countryside Stewardship Grants, Forestry Grant Applications, UKFS Deer Management, and UKWAS Deer Management requirements.

Our Commitment to Safety, Governance, and Traceability

GWD Wildlife Services is trusted by organisations across the UK for our rigorous approach to safety, governance, and audit traceability. Here’s why:

Health and Safety Procedures: We adhere to the highest safety standards, ensuring all operations are conducted in a manner that protects both wildlife and the environment
Governance: Our work is fully governed and compliant with all relevant regulations, ensuring that wildlife and woodland management activities are transparent and accountable
Audit Traceability: We provide a fully auditable data logging system to record all activities, efforts, and successes, assuring our clients that every aspect of our work is documented and traceable

Deer Drone Surveys

Our advanced Deer Drone Surveys and Thermal Drone Surveys provide accurate deer population data, behavioural analysis, and habitat insights in a safe, environmentally responsible, and minimally invasive manner. Supporting Deer Management Plans, CWS1 Deer Control Grant delivery, and wider Woodland Wildlife Management, our surveys provide the evidence needed for effective decision-making.

Standard Deer Surveys

Meeting the needs of the majority of organisations as a foundation requirement.

CWS1 & CWS3 Grant

As specialists in Deer Management UK and Woodland Wildlife Management, GWD Wildlife Services supports all aspects of CWS1 Deer Control Grant and CWS3 Squirrel Control Grant delivery. Our services include Thermal Drone Surveys, Deer Population Surveys, Grey Squirrel Control, grant compliance monitoring, and the implementation of effective Deer Management Plans aligned with UKFS and UKWAS standards.

GWD Wildlife Services is your trusted partner in formulating and executing robust Deer Management Plans (DMPs) in line with the UKFS and UKWAS guidelines.