There is talk of reintroducing the Lynx to Great Britain, to assist in the management of the exploding deer population. Is this a good idea? What will the sheep farmers do to protect their livestock?

It may work out but then in time they'll have to worry about the Lynx population. It will grow and grow till it's a problem. The sheep farmers will have a real problem as the Lynx is pretty aggressive and will attack sheep also. Have they ever thought about having a hunt to thin the deer population down? I know they do that here on occasion and most of the meat goes to the needy and such. Bringing the Lynx back may help for a while but then you're going to have to deal with the Lynx in time. Open hunting season in a small country like yours seems like a more viable option.