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New research warns native forest under threat if deer numbers aren't dramatically culled

But when Newshub asked the new Conservation Minister if reducing deer numbers was a priority, he wasn't aware of the issue.

Increased role for hunters in tahr management plan

Increased role for hunters in tahr management plan Newshub 1 day ago James Fyfe © Video - The Project; Image - Getty Images Related video: Last year The Project took a look at a debate between hunters and DoC over tahr. The Department of Conservation s (DoC) latest plan to control Himalayan tahr numbers will give hunters an increased role in managing the animals. Tahr were introduced to New Zealand more than a century ago for sport and since then numbers have grown considerably, with 35,000 estimated to be in the Southern Alps last year.  The animals have no natural predators here so their population can increase without regular control, with large groups causing damage to plants that provide important food and shelter for native species.