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

…this page in the first instance, but if you have a question that is not covered here you can or email the project at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Last updated: 21st March 2024   Is there any funding for SSRS staff support in the south of Scotland after 31st March 2024? Yes. Limited funding from SSRS partners has been secured to enable continued… […]

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2016 Spring Survey Report

Original Author: Mel Tonkin – SSRS Project Manager   In Spring of 2016 a magnificent 222 tetrads, each with 4 feeder-boxes, were completed across our project areas – that’s 2,664 hair samples! The coverage we achieve with our surveys is in large measure down to the amazing volunteer effort that goes into looking after the boxes and collecting in the… […]

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The Team

…Scottish SPCA on 0300 099 9999. Join our mailing list to receive regular project updates and news by email.   Nicole Still Programme Manager Area covered: Nationwide nstill@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Hazel Forrest Species Advocacy Officer Area covered: Nationwide hforrest@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk   Emma Sheehy Eradication Scientific Lead Area covered: North East Scotland esheehy@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Kimmy Shields Project Administrator Area covered: Nationwide squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk   Susie McNaughton… […]

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This Year's Sightings