Our forests, meadows, and communities are facing a crisis.

The cause is clear: too many white-tailed deer.
We created The Wild Trust because nature needs our help.

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A Wild Responsibility

Across New York state, white-tailed deer overpopulation is disrupting ecosystems, damaging forests, threatening biodiversity, and affecting human health.
‍But it’s not too late—and there are clear, effective solutions.

Humans are part of New York’s ecosystem, just as much as bluebirds, maple trees, and brook trout. We, too, depend on forests, meadows, and water—and it is our responsibility to be good stewards of this home.

The Wild Trust reimagines the relationships between humans, white-tailed deer, and the environment to help New York landscapes flourish. Together, we work to restore ecological balance so that nature—and all of us—can thrive.

A Growing Problem

Only 16% of New York State forests can now regenerate.

In many areas, deer populations exceed healthy levels by 20x.

Native flowers and plants are threatened due to overgrazing.

Insects, pollinators, birds and other animals are losing habitat—degrading ecosystem health.

17,500 new cases of Lyme disease per year.

60,000–70,000 deer-vehicle collisions annually in New York state.

A map of New York State showing certain areas in red and orange.

The areas in orange and red represent New York State forests that cannot regenerate due in part to overgrazing by deer. (Map courtesy of The Nature Conservancy)

Our forests, meadows, and communities are facing a crisis.

The cause is clear: too many white-tailed deer.
We created The Wild Trust because nature needs our help.

A Wild Responsibility

A Growing Problem

Our Effective Solutions

Generously supported by our communities, here’s how we’re making an impact.

Building awareness about the effects of deer overpopulation

Equipping concerned citizens and communities with the tools and resources needed to manage deer overpopulation

Forging a coalition of municipalities, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to create real progress

Stay Wild

Our forests, meadows, and communities are facing a crisis.

The cause is clear: too many white-tailed deer. We created The Wild Trust because nature needs our help.

A Wild Responsibility

A Growing Problem

Our Effective Solutions

Generously supported by our communities, here’s how we’re making an impact.

Building awareness about the effects of deer overpopulation

Equipping concerned citizens and communities with the tools and resources needed to manage deer overpopulation

Forging a coalition of municipalities, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to create real progress

Stay Wild

The cause is clear: too many white-tailed deer.
We created The Wild Trust because nature needs our help.