…use of 6 different rope bridges. It was shown that rope bridges can be successfully installed in areas of high squirrel populations to connect areas of habitat, that there is little or no habituation period required by the squirrels before the bridges are used, and that baiting of the bridges will increase their use. A red squirrel caught on camera… […]
…this page in the first instance, but if you have a question that is not covered here you can or email the project at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Last updated: 21st March 2024 Is there any funding for SSRS staff support in the south of Scotland after 31st March 2024? Yes. Limited funding from SSRS partners has been secured to enable continued… […]
…update when further resources and information becomes available. Please refer to this page in the first instance, but if you have a question that is not covered here you can or email the project at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Last updated: 21st March 2024 SOUTH SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER NETWORKS Is there any funding for SSRS staff support in the south of Scotland after… […]
…and our initial response here. One of the infected red squirrels, photographed by Lisa Fuller Our first action was to remove any feeder boxes that had been installed in the woodland, to reduce inter-species and intra-species contact and therefore reduce the chances of the disease spreading further. We then set up live traps in the area with two aims. Firstly,… […]
…adult and youth groups Explore fundraising potential for longer term red squirrel conservation. Initially we are looking to recruit volunteers and find out who is already contributing towards red squirrel conservation within the project area. Become a volunteer There are a number of ways you can get involved with the project: Squirrel surveying – feeder box installation and monitoring,… […]
…people to get involved, for instance carrying out surveys, record keeping and fundraising. There is a need for more public engagement in the region. In particular, volunteers who can educate and inspire young people can help to ensure that there is a long-term future for South Scotland’s red squirrels. It’s inspiring to be around so many dedicated people all working… […]
…‘I’ve been guerrilla knitting for quite a few years now along with running the Deeside Knitwits community knitting group. Each year we make a knitted installation to help raise awareness and funds for local charities. We started off showing our knitted nonsense at Voluntary Services Aberdeen’s Easter Anguston Farm in Peterculter. Our projects included a 20 metre long snake,… […]
…be undertaken by experienced professionals and that the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) should always be contacted in the first instance upon finding an injured red squirrel. Over to Dawn and Terry… ‘Rusty was brought in to the vets on 20th August after being found on a road. At that point he weighed 80g and… […]
…we arrive to do something about it. But if we can keep the greys at bay, and thereby reduce the risk of a pox outbreak, I think we can expect to hold on to our reds for a long time to come. Road sign installed at Cally Woods, an area popular with red squirrels and tourists alike! Community support Our… […]
…in Dumfries where they will be assessed and either treated or euthanised. “There are very few instances of red squirrels surviving the disease. Nonetheless, the South West Scotland Wildlife Hospital is on standby to receive any sick red squirrels into their isolation unit if a vet deems that they may have a chance of recovery.” Locals can help prevent further… […]
