Information about our work to care for wild land.
Coventry Charterhouse Masterplan
Published: 12 Nov 2025
Coventry Charterhouse plan for engagement questionnaire link
Dealing with deer carcasses on the hill
Published: 13 Mar 2024
Why does the Trust sometimes leave culled deer carcasses on the hillside where the animal fell?
Assynt deer dispute: The myths and the facts
Published: 31 Jan 2023
Statement from the John Muir Trust to dispel some of the myths surrounding its decision to increase deer culls in Assynt following fierce opposition from a vocal minority demanding the status quo for sports shooting estates.
Deer management on Quinag - update
Published: 22 Dec 2022
The John Muir Trust’s woodland restoration at Quinag: December 2022 update
Deer and People
Published: 25 Aug 2022
Why effective deer management is an essential part of building a robust future for rural communities and wildlife in Scotland
Deer management FAQ
Published: 2 Aug 2021
We are focused on being a carbon credible wild places charity centred on exemplary land management for people, biodiversity and the climate. Deer management is part of this, and we aim to answer the most frequently asked questions on the issue here.