…will process your data. c) Sensitive personal data We do not normally collect or store sensitive personal data (such as information relating to health, beliefs or political affiliation) about supporters and volunteers. However, there are some situations where this will occur. When we do so, we will be very clear as to why we are collecting such information (e.g. dietary… […]
…depending on your location and interests. Become an expert squirrel spotter Last year we received a record-breaking 5300 squirrel sightings on our website. Each sighting is added to a national database, helping us better understand squirrel distribution across Scotland. If you’re a dedicated squirrel spotter, you can now register with the Hub to keep a personal record of your… […]
…induction paperwork are available on the Hub’s Resources page. Will members of independent groups be de-registered as volunteers with the Scottish Wildlife Trust? Yes. From April we will begin the process of de-registering volunteers from independent groups and destroying paperwork as appropriate, in accordance with GDPR guidelines. This will not affect your account on the Community Hub. If you… […]
…independent groups, upon which SSRS will continue to provide support with permissions access to the Hub and Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteer sign-up processes. Please email squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk. Please note SSRS will no longer be able to provide any of the financial support that was available during the Developing Community Action and Transition phases. Fundraising guidance and support is available via the… […]
…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… […]
…tree? Earlier this year, members of the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team went on a tree ID training day. Here’s a few tips that they wanted to share along with some useful links to see you on any autumn identification adventures. The basics Coniferous or deciduous? When submitting a squirrel sighting, we give options to select what type… […]
…sustain their surveying and monitoring efforts well into the future. Find out more about the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, the Red Squirrel Forum for South Scotland and what this grant means for conservation within the area at https://www.rsst.org.uk/blog/2020/9/16/scottish-borders-groups-bank-national-funding . Or visit the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Network Directory to find out more about red squirrel volunteer groups near you…. […]
…this needs careful and constant management. Do keep all your volunteers active and informed about what is happening within the Group – otherwise they will go elsewhere! Do keep in touch with neighbouring Squirrel Groups/Networks to exchange ideas and offer mutual help. Don’t expect everybody to ‘be on your side ’ , and be diplomatic when engaging with the public…. […]
