…we are not aware of diseases that can be transferred from red squirrels to humans it is important to follow normal hygienic precautions. Use disposable gloves or put your hand in a polythene bag to avoid handling the animal directly. We also request that any other dead red squirrels you find are sent for post mortem, even if it is… […]
…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… […]
…in key strategic areas. In your area Our partners and funders Developing community action In 2017, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels began a new phase called ‘Developing Community Action’. Alongside vital conservation work, the project focused on engaging with local communities and individuals, inspiring them to take action to protect red squirrels where they live. This phase ended in… […]
…regional guidance listed below for advice on remaining survey equipment. We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication that went into this year’s Spring Survey, and we hope that we can offer more opportunities in the future that you will find equally rewarding. There are all sorts of other ways you can get involved in the project, and… […]
…restoring red squirrels to these north-western, more remote areas, creates additional populations that are further geographically removed and isolated from the threat of the invasive grey squirrel and the fatal squirrel pox that they carry. Can you tell us a little bit more about the process of creating these new populations and reintroducing red squirrels to new areas? Our… […]
…are being pushed out of this area. With greys gone, reds are moving south, from their heartlands further north, and recolonising this part of Scotland. In these troubled times, when so much of our native wildlife is in steep decline, red squirrels in central Scotland present a rare success story. Once I finish writing this blog I will shut the… […]
…need for ongoing staff support for independent volunteer networks and the long-term requirement for professional grey squirrel control staff to cover areas inaccessible or otherwise not feasible to be successfully managed by volunteer effort alone. There is also recognition from SSRS partners that this support needs to be mainstreamed with reliable long-term funding and integrated with red squirrel conservation efforts… […]
…achieving landscape-scale conservation aims. However important lessons have also been learned during this time, including the need for ongoing staff support for independent volunteer networks and the long-term requirement for professional grey squirrel control staff to cover areas inaccessible or otherwise not feasible to be successfully managed by volunteer effort alone. There is also recognition from SSRS partners that this… […]
…disease thus far and protect red squirrels in the area. The Eastern Lowland’s Red Squirrel Group is leading on local efforts, working in partnership with the volunteer-led Fife Red Squirrel Group. Those interested in volunteering with survey and/or grey squirrel control efforts in the Dunfermline area can email elredsquirrelgroup@gmail.com . Scotland’s red squirrel populations are under threat from the spread… […]
…of Conservation at the Scottish Wildlife Trust, the lead partner on the project, said “It’s fantastic to see the successes for red squirrels in Scotland due to the exceptional work put in by staff, landowners, and volunteers. It is essential now to recognise that this work needs to continue, and the recommendations detailed in the report are inputted into the… […]
