Great Scottish Squirrel Survey 2021: the results

…the opportunity to get to know their local patch of nature. However, clearly many people have caught the squirrel-spotting bug as we have still received more than 13,000 sightings to our website so far this year. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our citizen science campaign, and to all the organisations, community groups and volunteers… […]

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Privacy Policy

in your interest to be given the opportunity to continue to be involved. It is also in our interest to do this as it saves money and resources. Other ways in which we collect personal data to get to know you better include: i) Our website Our website uses ‘cookies’ to help provide you with the best experience possible. Cookies… […]

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Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels: the next steps in South Scotland

…funds ring-fenced within the bank account of a local Community Initiative); Or the group is operating under a local community trust, similar organisation, or other independent structure (i.e. as a Community Interest Company).   Will my network need to arrange its own insurance from April 2024? Members of independent networks will no longer be registered Trust volunteers and therefore all… […]

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VolunteerFAQs

…• 3 elected office bearers – Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or equivalents; and • A bank account in the group’s name (or funds ring-fenced within the bank account of a local Community Initiative); • Or the group is operating under a local community trust, similar organisation, or other independent structure (i.e. as a Community Interest Company). Will my network need to… […]

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Major boost for Scotland’s red squirrels thanks to National Lottery funding

…it is possible to reverse the decline of our native reds and help them to return to former territories. “Red squirrels are one of Scotland’s most-loved species. Thanks to National Lottery players we will be able to empower communities to help protect not just their local red squirrels, but major populations of the species in Scotland, and ensure that future… […]

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Busy breeding

…onwards sibling groups of juveniles venturing out and playing together, often during the day   WHAT YOU CAN DO If you find an ill or injured squirrel or young in need of help, contact the SSPCA who can care for them. If you are lucky enough to spot squirrel families or young ones venturing out, registering your sightings, and sharing… […]

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Saving Red Squirrels in the Glenkens

…reds were seen and action was required to conserve the population of red squirrels. We were losing our iconic red squirrels. I didn’t want my grandchildren to grow up seeing grey squirrels and only pictures of red squirrels in nature books! So I got involved initially with the Spring Survey at two sites in the Glenkens locality which I found… […]

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This Year's Sightings