…ears, feet and genitalia. The infected squirrel is very quickly unable to feed properly, and rapidly becomes unwell. Squirrelpox is usually lethal in red squirrels within about 15 days of infection. The virus is already established in south Scotland, and is spreading northwards. It is likely that it will eventually spread through grey squirrel populations further north into the Central… […]
…groups should first and foremost refer to their network trainer (if they have one) and then the Forum offers and needs chart for training in grey squirrel dispatch and set up of trap loans. In the next instance until end-Sept SSRS staff may be able to assist, dependent on area and availability. Squirrelpox outbreaks: In the case of squirrelpox outbreaks… […]
…primarily to assist with cross collaboration between the groups, and put groups in touch with one another to share skills, experiences, and advice. Examples include help with bank accounts, running of and materials for events and engagement activities, and assistance with fundraising. Please refer to the Forum ‘Offers and Needs’ chart in the first instance, available on the Hub Volunteer… […]
…so is really excited move into conservation and support the work of SSRS. A keen watcher of red squirrels since childhood days spent in the Black Isle and Dumfries and Galloway, she is currently based in Glasgow and supports the team remotely. Her role is a varied one and includes supporting the regional and HQ teams with procurement, communications, meeting… […]
…commitment to continue to support and build upon strategies and schemes to protect and expand populations of priority species, and I am pleased to see the red squirrel mentioned in this key action as an example species. It would, however, be good to have more detail on how the government intends to support, fund, and build upon strategies and schemes… […]
…in their role as leaders of Sustainable Forest Management and Sustainable Development through their stewardship of the national forests and land. Forestry and Land Scotland funds the work of Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels in and around Scotland’s national forests in Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Southern Scotland. Visit website RSPB Scotland RSPB Scotland is part of the RSPB, the UK’s largest nature… […]
…Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels summarises the methods, achievements, challenges, and crucial lessons learned over the five-year nation-wide endeavour, and outlines recommendations to ensure a legacy of continued successful red squirrel conservation in Scotland into the future. The project aimed to find sustainable and affordable ways by which to halt the decline, and enable reestablishment in some areas, of Scotland’s red… […]
…in ecology and a masters in conservation biology and most of my work and interests have been with small mammal ecology and conservation. I have worked with a range of animals, from native mice and voles to species of rabbit found in south-east Asia. I began working with red squirrels in 2019 as a monitoring and control officer for the… […]
…SSRS. It has been rewarding in so many ways and a privilege to be part of the well organised and dedicated squirrel squad here in the north east.” If you are interested in assisting in red squirrel conservation activities in your local area, there are lots of ways to get involved! Join a volunteer Red Squirrel Group: There… […]
…will accept your request and/or be in touch to discuss. If applicable they will also send you an invite to join the private survey and grey control groups Note: if your local group is not currently operating independently from SSRS, you may still be required to join the SSRS volunteering group and enter your details as prompted. Your group’s Hub… […]
