Trees for Life Guest Blog: Supporting nature-rich habitats so red squirrels can thrive

Two young red squirrels in a tree.

      Trees for Life is an award-winning environmental charity standing at the forefront of rewilding in the Scottish Highlands. Focusing on Scotland’s spectacular Caledonian forest, they are working on a grand scale to bring more life back to our landscapes. Their work focuses on restoring habitats and expanding native woodlands, returning missing animals, […]

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Squirrel sightings map update July 2025

A red squirrel eating a nut on a mossy stump. Text reads "We're working on it!"

  You may be experiencing some problems with the map feature on our sightings page, or have noticed some changes to the way it looks. Don’t panic, you can still submit your sightings as normal, and this is a temporary issue.   Previously, our maps were powered by Bing maps, which has now been discontinued […]

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New staff join the scurry

    We have a few new additions to our scurry here at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels! Meet the new staff here:   Molly Martin – Communications and Engagement Officer   I’ve worked in communications for conservation organisations in Scotland since 2019, after graduating university with a degree in ecology. Connecting people with nature has […]

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Invasive Non-Native Species Week 2025 – The grey threat

A non-native species is a species that has been introduced to an area where it doesn’t naturally occur. Most of these are harmless but some threaten native species. These are called invasive non-native species (INNS). INNS have been identified as one of the top causes of global biodiversity loss. In Scotland, one of the most prominent […]

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Squirrel Sightings – Your Questions Answered!

  Public squirrel sightings are an invaluable resource for SSRS staff and volunteers, and submitting a sighting is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to crucial citizen science efforts and aid in the fight to save Scotland’s red squirrels. But why are squirrel sightings so important, what exactly does the map show, and how should sightings […]

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Seasonal Squirrels Part 3: Autumn!

As the warmth and brightness of summer give way to the colourful leaves and shorter days of autumn, the Scottish red squirrel is at their most active on the forest floor – caching food for the colder months ahead. The behaviour of red squirrels in autumn offers a window into the natural rhythm of the […]

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