…networks will need to have in place their own group insurance to cover activities. The Red Squirrel Forum for South Scotland may be able to put you in touch with other groups who have already arranged this. Important note: Independent groups should register all their members to ensure they are covered by the group’s insurance. Template volunteer registration forms and… […]
…Resources page on the Hub, and through the Forum via the ‘Offers and Needs’ chart. Will SSRS equipment and merchandise be given to volunteer networks? Any additional SSRS equipment and merchandise has been given to the Red Squirrel Forum for South Scotland to distribute amongst the independent volunteer networks. For more details and to arrange use please contact the Forum…. […]
…2026. For SSRS supporters, this is an opportunity to speak up for red squirrels and make sure their interests are fully represented. The more people that respond for reds, the more likely the government will take these views into account. (c) Raymond Leinster To help SSRS supporters respond to the consultation (as there is quite a bit of content to… […]
…red squirrel to their native range where possible. Red squirrels are an important native species and have benefits for forest health. There are limited natural corridors of woodland leading from the central highland woodlands and red squirrel populations to the north-west highlands, so it would be difficult and unlikely for red squirrels to easily recolonise these areas without help. Also,… […]
…red squirrel populations around the country. Looking ahead for 2023, we have several very exciting opportunities to join the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team, as well as various volunteer vacancies. To find out these do take a look at the Scottish Wildlife Trust website here. To learn more about the work SSRS is doing closest to you take a look… […]
…pine forests of the Highlands. Under threat Red squirrel populations have seriously declined, with only around 120,000 remaining in Scotland today. In some places they have not been seen for many years. The greatest threat to the red squirrel’s future in Scotland is the invasive non-native grey squirrel. Larger and more robust, grey squirrels out-compete red squirrels for food… […]
…and his generosity in sharing his ideas with everybody so welcome! Peter has definitely become a leading force in getting the squirrel volunteers of South Scotland united by making it simple for squirrel groups to communicate with each other. I am very much looking forward to what he comes up with next and I can’t wait to work together to… […]
…to have these boxes passed onto your local network or returned to SSRS for future use. We will contact you individually to organise the transfer. If your boxes are on private land, please ensure that the landowner is aware that you are on site to retrieve the boxes. If you have any concerns, please get in touch. Please complete your… […]
…While there is still a long way to go, the Scottish Squirrel Group is committed to the development of the new Strategy to guide the next decade of strategic actions and work towards the new ambitious 50-year vision for the recovery of red squirrels throughout Scotland. Stay tuned for further updates as the group continues this vital and important work!… […]
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