VolunteerFAQs

…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…. […]

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

…support will also be available from our HQ team for communications and Community Hub activities, further details below. To get in touch with SSRS staff for support please email squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk   Will my network be operating independently from April 2024? A very ambitious aim of the 5-Year ‘Developing Community Action’ phase and the 2-year ‘Transition’ phase was to set up… […]

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Speaking up for Red Squirrels in the Consultation on Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity

…can move and adapt. 30 by 30 – the plan to increase the area of land that is protected or managed for nature to 30% by 2030. Nature Targets – the plan to set legal targets for nature that the government has to meet. National Parks – the plan to designate at least one new National Park in Scotland by… […]

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Q&A with Sarah Woodfin, Project Manager with Trees for Life’s Red Squirrel Reintroduction Project

…density of squirrels, or birch, which provides neither food nor cover for red squirrels. There must be a minimum of 180 ha of good, connected woodland for a reintroduction of red squirrels to be undertaken. It is also beneficial if there are further habitat corridors to further woodlands and the potential for red squirrel populations to join and merge. What… […]

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Celebrating a red squirrel champion

…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 […]

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Reviewing the Scottish Strategy for Red Squirrel Conservation

…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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Scotland’s Red Squirrels

…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… […]

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Southern Uplands Partnership Guest Blog: Funding Success for Red Squirrel Recovery Network

…places, our natural environment and fragile species, to the languages and cultural traditions that celebrate who we are. We are passionate about heritage and committed to driving innovation and collaboration to make a positive difference to people’s lives today, while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy. Follow @HeritageFundUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and use #NationalLotteryHeritageFund www.heritagefund.org.uk… […]

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