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New faces and farewells

Posted on 24/06/2022 by ssrs_admin

…Scotland. We wish them both well in their new ventures and thank them for all their hard work on behalf of red squirrel conservation in Scotland. We will miss Ryan’s dry humour and Lucy’s calm approach to absolutely everything. If you would like to work with us at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels follow the links for more information: https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/job/conservation-and-control-officer-stirlingshire-argyll-trossachs/ https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/job/project-officer-south-east-scotland-saving-scotlands-red-squirrels/… […]

An update on the Heathhall squirrelpox outbreak

Posted on 03/05/201806/01/2020 by ssrs_admin

…always have a home in Dumfries and Galloway. Things you can do to help protect red squirrels Do not install feeder boxes in public forests Clean your garden wildlife feeders regularly with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon S Report any grey squirrel sightings at scottishsquirrels.org.uk If you see a red squirrel that looks unwell, contact us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]

Celebrate red squirrels in the National Park

Posted on 19/09/201706/01/2020 by ssrs_admin

…you can get involved in your area. 23 September, 10am – 1pm: Argaty Red Kites, Doune 24 September, 11am – 4pm: Benmore Botanic Garden, Dunoon 30 September, 10am – 4pm: National Park Visitor Centre, Balmaha 1 October, 10am – 4pm: The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle For more information, visit our Facebook event page or contact Mary-Anne Collis: mcollis@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]

News: 2018 squirrel survey reveals the challenges ahead for Scotland’s red squirrels

Posted on 20/02/2019 by Gill Hatcher

…who are rallying to the cause to protect their red squirrels.” Squirrel populations are surveyed using feeder boxes placed in the same areas of woodland each spring. When a squirrel visits a feeder box, a sticky tab collects some of its hair, which can then be identified under a microscope. The 2018 Squirrel Survey report can be viewed at scottishsquirrels.org.uk/publications… […]

Vacancies: work with us in 2020

Posted on 18/12/2019 by Gill Hatcher

We have not one but three exciting new opportunities to join the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team in 2020. Conservation Officer Location: Aberdeen Region: North East Scotland (Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire) Contract: Fixed term until March 2022 Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 20 January The successful candidate will manage a small team of grey squirrel management professionals to… […]

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New faces and farewells

An update on the Heathhall squirrelpox outbreak

Celebrate red squirrels in the National Park

News: 2018 squirrel survey reveals the challenges ahead for Scotland’s red squirrels

Vacancies: work with us in 2020

This Year's Sightings