…ears, feet and genitalia. The infected squirrel is very quickly unable to feed properly, and rapidly becomes unwell. Squirrelpox is usually lethal in red squirrels within about 15 days of infection. The virus is already established in south Scotland, and is spreading northwards. It is likely that it will eventually spread through grey squirrel populations further north into the Central… […]
…and buildings we love, from precious memories and collections to rare wildlife. Visit website Aberdeen City Council The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Scotland and is part of Transport Scotland’s commitment to improving travel in the north east. The project is being delivered by Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish… […]
…to an end, all volunteer groups in the south of Scotland will now be classified as fully independent, although SSRS can continue to support efforts via our Community Hub, social media pages, and some necessary professional grey squirrel control in key areas. Below is a list of FAQs for independent red squirrel networks operating in South Scotland that we will… […]
…funds ring-fenced within the bank account of a local Community Initiative); Or the group is operating under a local community trust, similar organisation, or other independent structure (i.e. as a Community Interest Company). Will my network need to arrange its own insurance from April 2024? Members of independent networks will no longer be registered Trust volunteers and therefore all… […]
…be donated to a nearby Volunteer Group or you are welcome to use this in your own garden. South East Scotland Guidance and instructions for remaining Spring Survey equipment and supplies will be issued shortly. If traveling to feeder box locations please adhere to Government guidelines and visit https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/ for the latest information on restrictions in your local area…. […]
…If people would like to get involved, either by taking part in our reintroductions by monitoring feeder boxes or if they have woodland in the north-west highlands that may be able to support a population of red squirrels, they should contact us initially at hello@treesforlife.org.uk . They should also send in any sightings of squirrels in the highlands to Saving… […]
…the same as the default (widescreen) PowerPoint. Videos should ideally be mp4 files but other formats may be acceptable – contact us for advice. Should I introduce myself at the beginning of my talk? Yes please! Each session will have a brief introduction, but individual talks will run consecutively so let the audience know who you are at the beginning… […]
…a member of the public, and would like Scottish Government to publish my response, including my name, but NOT my email address / NOT including my name or my email address [DELETE AS APPROPRIATE]. Kind regards, [YOUR NAME] ‘Tackling the Nature Emergency’ is a hugely important framework for biodiversity in Scotland. SSRS would like to thank anyone who takes… […]
…of Conservation at the Scottish Wildlife Trust, the lead partner on the project, said “It’s fantastic to see the successes for red squirrels in Scotland due to the exceptional work put in by staff, landowners, and volunteers. It is essential now to recognise that this work needs to continue, and the recommendations detailed in the report are inputted into the… […]
