Peachtree Corners is dealing with a serious case of too many hooves on the ground. City officials say the local white-tailed deer herd is far larger than wildlife experts recommend, at roughly 193 deer per square mile, compared with a commonly cited target of about 25 per square mile. In response, the council this month approved a deer-management plan that will bring in USDA Wildlife Services to help pinpoint remote parcels where controlled reductions could take place. Residents and staff point to overbrowsing, property damage and a rise in deer-vehicle collisions as key reasons for acting, and officials say any reduction will be gradual and could take three to five years before producing measurable results. (Atlanta News First)
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