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| The Deer Study and Resource Centre evolved from the Government 'Community Programme Scheme' which ran from 1983 to 1988, known as the 'Deer Survey'. The project was devised by Jeanette Lawton and was concerned with increasing numbers of deer related 'Road Traffic Accidents' (RTA's) in the north of the County of Staffordshire in the U.K. As part of the project, educational material was developed to assist teachers and the general public and to become more interested and better informed about deer. |
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| Originally based at Keele University, and sponsored by the British Deer Society Midlands Branch, over the years funding was obtained from a number of different directions, including grants from the Dulverton Trust and the Country Landowners Association. |
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| Now an independant registered charity, funded by the Deer in the Environment Educational Resource Fund (DEER FUND), sponsored by Swarovski Optik, The Centre prides itself in providing support to anyone with deer related questions or problems. Consultants include many well known names who are acknowledged experts in the deer world. |
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| Jeanette Lawton FBDS (Director) Past relevant positions include: Chairman: BDS Midlands Branch (1983 - 1990), Chairman BDS English Council (1985 - 1987), Vice Chairman British Deer Society (1986-1996), Chairman BDS Education Programme (1983-2000). With a background of youth work and a long standing interest in deer, Jeanette Lawton has a wide experience of deer in the field. Has written or edited virtually all the British Deer Society Education Programme Publications. Was awarded the Balfour-Brown Trophy in 1989 and made a Fellow of the British Deer Society in 1997. |
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| Elaine Richardson - Membership Secretary
Before joining the Deer Study & Resource Centre Elaine was secretary to a Sales Director at Royal
Doulton. She brings with her a wealth of experience in office life and is innovative in her approach to attracting the attention of people who would not normally be
interested in deer. Elaine's wildlife cross stitch kits, available in our on-line shop, are proving very popular and attracting collectors. Elaine is now a valid and valuable member of our team. |
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