Privacy Policy

…Trust. Of course, we cannot guarantee the security of your home computer or the internet, and any online communications (e.g. information provided by email or our website) are at the user’s own risk. c) CCTV Some of our premises have CCTV and you may be recorded when you visit them. CCTV is there to help provide security and to protect… […]

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Community Hub FAQs

…volunteer network in the south of Scotland please liaise with your group coordinator to discuss insurance. Volunteer Network FAQs Can I join my local group without signing up as a volunteer? Yes, you can join your local group without registering as a SSRS volunteer and/or joining the SSRS volunteering group on the Hub. Your network admin can then invite you… […]

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We’re helping it happen

…strengthened since support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund has enabled our team to expand and dedicate more effort to ‘developing community action’. We talk a lot about inspiring public support and creating volunteer networks, but landowners are also very much part of the communities we’re aiming to reach. We felt we were a strong contender for the award, but… […]

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Nature of Scotland Award Nomination for the Return of Reds to Aberdeen

NatureScot, recognises and celebrates achievements in nature conservation across Scotland. The Forest and Woodland Award category was launched this year to shine a light on sustainable forestry and woodland champions – from individuals and businesses, to communities and organisations who are creating and/or managing woodlands with nature and wildlife at the heart of their activities. Protecting red squirrels is an… […]

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Busy breeding

…any photographs you may have, will help monitoring and protection of this iconic species   Sarah is a freelance writer with a background in veterinary medicine. A subsequent PhD and a qualification in conservation medicine has guided her writing which is inspired by the natural world. She covers all manner of wildlife, conservation and environmental issues. Mail: writesforwildlife@gmail.com Web: www.writesforwildlife.com… […]

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Building a Volunteer Network

…Formed in 2014, the Glenkens Red Squirrel Group are proactively p romoting red squirrel conservation in the Glenkens and highlighting the risks posed to red squirrels from the grey squirrel – in particular the squirrelpox v irus. Bob Peace, Glenkens Group member , shared some of the crucial do’s and don’ts of managing a network. Don’t be frightened of seeking… […]

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This Year's Sightings