Weston Conservation Commission presents
Deer Management Forum
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Weston Community Center (Great Room)
Alphabet Lane, Weston
Lyme, Ticks, Deer, and Mice: What are the Connections?
Dr. Sam Telford of Tufts University will discuss the complex
relationship between tick‐borne illnesses, ticks, and their hosts,
and what practical approaches communities can take to reduce the
incidence of these diseases.
Use of Contraception for the Management of Deer Populations
Dr. Allen Rutberg, Director of the Center for Animals and Public
Policy at the Tufts‐Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, will
discuss successes and challenges in using contraception to manage
deer‐human conflicts.
Deer Biology and Management Options
Dr. John McDonald, Assistant Professor at Westfield State
University will discuss deer survival, movements, and population
dynamics in Massachusetts.
Please contact the Weston Conservation Commission at 781‐786‐5068 or Conservation@westonmass.org for more information.
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