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Grey squirrel control: connecting the dots

…the spread of grey squirrels. Classified as an invasive non-native species, it is widely acknowledged that targeted, landscape-scale grey squirrel population control is essential if we want to reverse the decline of Scotland’s red squirrels. It’s a huge undertaking, but fortunately there are many passionate and experienced landowners and individuals volunteering to do their bit across priority areas. At Saving… […]

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Can red squirrels weather the storm?

…how resourceful and adaptable these animals are. It is very unlikely local red squirrel population numbers as a whole will be affected, especially as this is not the red squirrel breeding season. A bigger question is, if these extreme weather events become more and more common, will they begin to have a serious impact on red squirrel populations? Our lead… […]

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The Team

…& Peter Harrison Conservation Officers Area covered: Tayside smcnaughton@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk & pharrison@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk [Vacant] Conservation Officer Area covered: Argyll, the Trossachs & Stirling squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk   Victoria Chanin Project Officer Area covered: Scottish Borders vchanin@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk ssrssouth@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Steve McKillop & Andrew Hodgkinson Project Officers (job share) Area covered: South West Scotland smckillop@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk & ahodgkinson@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk ssrssouth@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk   Katie Berry Communications & Engagement Officer Area covered:… […]

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This Year's Sightings