Red Squirrel Week (21-27 September) marks the return of Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrel’s Great Scottish Squirrel Survey; a nationwide squirrel spotting campaign that has an even greater role to play in the protection of Scotland’s native red squirrels than ever. The impact of Covid-19 saw the suspension of many conservation activities throughout spring and summer. For Saving Scotland’s… […]
…the global population are predicted to be living in urban areas by 2050, altering the natural environment and presenting new challenges for our wildlife species. Historically, urban areas have been ignored as suitable wildlife habitats. However, there is increasing evidence that these environments can have plentiful resources and support a wide range of biodiversity, so there has been a growing… […]
…preventing grey squirrel dispersal into southern Aberdeenshire. APPLY NOW Seasonal Grey Squirrel Officer – Argyll and Trossachs Location: Home-based. Location flexible within project area covering Loch-Lomond to Callandar, as well as Arrochar, Helensburgh, Dumbarton. Region: Argyll & Trossachs Contract: Full time, fixed term: 5 months (1 April 2022 – 31 August 2022) Closing date: 18 March 2022 This role… […]
… Individual volunteers Most volunteer activities (for example participating in the spring survey or grey squirrel control) involve lone working in remote locations with one-to-one training, and therefore do not pose a significant risk. However, volunteers should continue to follow the usual health and safety precautions such as thorough hand-washing after contact with feeder boxes and traps. Health and safety… […]
…outdoors, he was also willing to take on the challenges of ensuring long-term, sustainable red squirrel conservation in South Scotland. He was a regular at local meetings where his first-hand knowledge of the practicalities of red squirrel conservation and his endless passion for our native reds provided a valuable contribution to discussions. In 2018 Brian helped source much-needed funding when… […]
…squirrels at scottishsquirrels.org.uk is one of the simplest ways for people to help support one of Scotland’s most loved, and most threatened, species. Each sighting enables Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels to target efforts to protect local red squirrels as well as those still thriving across Scotland’s northern regions. The grey squirrel can be identified from its native cousin, the red… […]
…and every volunteer and their contributions to our project, whether helping tackle invasive grey squirrels in the field or staying home and submitting local sightings through our website. Our Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels offices remain closed for now, but we continue working from home and making progress in the field to protect red squirrels. We will continue to keep all… […]
…important part of woodland management in Aberdeen. Following the introduction of the non-native grey squirrel to the city in the 1970’s, native red squirrel populations were soon replaced. In 2007, Aberdeen City Council initiated grey squirrel control efforts in a number of woodlands to encourage red squirrels back into their original habitat. When the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project became… […]
Since 2017 SSRS has helped establish 17 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer Local Network Groups across the south of Scotland, providing them with training and support to control grey squirrels and monitor, promote and protect red squirrels where they live. As our latest 2022-24 SSRS Transition Phase comes to an end, all volunteer groups in the south of Scotland… […]
…and people genuinely want to help and do what they can do to protect the species. Liz (right) getting the message out with Conservation Officer Stephanie Johnstone and Sandy the Squirrel What’s been your community engagement highlight so far? That’s a difficult one, as there are so many! If I had to choose, it would be the generosity our volunteers,… […]
