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Status summary Historically, Svalbard Barnacle Geese were common on the Solway, but by the 1930s a substantial decline in numbers had occurred. The lowest ever count, of only 300 geese, was made in 1948. Protection from hunting and the establishment of the NNR at Caerlaverock in the 1950s led to a recovery in numbers, and by the 1960s there were 3,000-4,000. Further increases occurred during the 1970s and 1980s, following the establishment of the WWT reserve at Caerlaverock. This trend continued through the 1980s and 1990s, with a sharp increase in the mid 1990s. In 2009, 60 years after the low point of 300 recorded in 1948, the population was close to 30,000.
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