Slop Bog Guardians, Ferndown Local Nature Reserve, Dorset Countryside
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Nature Fact
In Spring male Roe Deer, having grown their antlers, rub off the soft velvet covering against tree trunks which exposes the hard core. The picture below shows this has happened with one antler, the other remaining in velvet.
" To preserve and protect the character of Slop Bog Local Nature Reserve by maintaining a balance between the views of the local community and national conservation strategies".
