Parowan Times | 1934-02-23 | Page 2 | New Zealand's Deers Are Cause of River Flooding

new zealanda Zea lands deers are cause of river flooding new zealanda Zea lands deer pest has become so great that the animals are blamed for the flooding of the river which has caused heavy damage in parts of the country where no deer are seen the rave trust which controls the river watershed near christchurch Christ church has decided to stamp out the deer in the forests of the watershed the animals have eaten vegetation until there Is practically none to hold back melting snows or heavy rains and the water rushes down the river lo in floods other campaigns to eliminate the pests have resulted in the killing of thousands of deer but farmers still report heavy damage to crops by the animals