Privacy Policy

…your information may be situated outside of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). Where we transfer any personal data outside the UK or EEA we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in order to protect your personal data and only transfer data in compliance with guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office. Electronic data and databases are… […]

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Scotland’s Red Squirrels

…protected species’ places of refuge in a development situation. Please see their website page ‘Standing advice for planning consultations – Red S quirrels’for specific information and guidance. Further advice and links can be found on the NatureScot website surroundingred squirrels and licensing. When enquiring about a planning application, certain information will prove useful. We recommend finding the planning application number… […]

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New threat to Perthshire’s red squirrels as greys reappear in Aberfeldy

…of grey squirrels. In Tayside, the project is focused on what is known as the ‘Highland Line’ – a 10km-wide strip which runs from Montrose, through Kirriemuir, Dunkeld, Crieff and beyond to the west. Thanks to ongoing conservation efforts along the Highland Line, Aberfeldy and the surrounding area has typically been considered a safe haven for our native species. This… […]

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Tayside, Angus & the Mearns

…for more information.   Landowners Landowners in certain areas can control grey squirrels under Forestry Grant Scheme funding, or join the project’s trap-loan scheme. Woodland owners, meanwhile, can adjust the management of their woods to benefit red squirrels. Please contact your local SSRS or Scottish Forestry staff for more information.   Area Contact Susie McNaughton Highland Line Conservation Lead smcnaughton@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]

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Argyll, Trossachs & Stirling

…for more information.   Landowners Landowners in certain areas can control grey squirrels under Forestry Grant Scheme funding, or join the project’s trap-loan scheme. Woodland owners, meanwhile, can adjust the management of their woods to benefit red squirrels. Please contact your local SSRS or Scottish Forestry staff for more information.   Area Contact Susie McNaughton Highland Line Conservation Lead smcnaughton@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]

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All things invasive with the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative

…in on one of the pop-up stalls. Our programme of events can be viewed on our website at www.invasivespecies.scot/news-events We’ll be posting lots more information and facts this week about invasives species and what you can do to help, on our social media channels, so if you want to learn more follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.    … […]

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Red squirrels and biosecurity

…volunteers in the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels annual Spring Survey are available to review online]}** within the community hub resources. Please note that Virkon ®S is not suitable for use indoors, and is not safe for humans. It is classified as an irritant and should always be handled following the correct safety precautions, and only used for its intended purpose. […]

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To feed or not to feed?

…disease. Suppliers Most suitable foods are available from online]}** suppliers, garden centres, farm suppliers, supermarkets and health food shops. Pet food shops may also supply mixtures containing some or all of the recommended foods, sold for pets such as chipmunks. If you know of anyone else feeding squirrels, please pass on this information, or ask them to contact their local […]

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