Search Results - Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels

How can mathematical modelling help save red squirrels in Scotland?

Posted on 08/02/2019 by Guest Blogger

…Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland conservation efforts. Our knowledge of squirrel reproduction, dispersal, mortality, competition and squirrelpox transmission allows us to create mathematical models that simulate how red and grey squirrel populations change over time. The models can be combined with satellite maps of forest and squirrel habitat distribution to determine, for example, the spread and impact of squirrelpox… […]

Spotting the elusive Scottish Red Squirrel

Posted on 26/06/201527/02/2020 by ssrs_admin

…head north to the coniferous forests of the Highlands where the reds still have a stronghold. You don’t actually need to go very far north, just enough to get away from the cities full of people and grey squirrels. Use our squirrel sightings map to see where you’re most likely to see red squirrels near you – https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings/. You don’t… […]

Seeing Red

Posted on 20/07/201527/02/2020 by ssrs_admin

Original Author: Steve Willis, Project Officer Northeast Scotland Some lucky folk out there see red squirrels all the time- so here’s some top tips on key things to report back to us at SSRS. We are forever banging on about the need for Scotland’s squirrel enthusiasts to report their sightings of red and grey squirrels to our website at… […]

See you in a few years…

Posted on 28/07/201527/02/2020 by ssrs_admin

…My goal is to try and encourage children to understand and enjoy their place in nature and, hopefully, encourage them to protect it more than their parents are now. Get ’em while they’re young, huh…? The new project Officer will start working in September, so don’t be too disheartened if the Argyll and The Trossachs Project Officer does not reply… […]

Major boost for Scotland’s red squirrels thanks to National Lottery funding

Posted on 24/02/201709/10/2019 by ssrs_admin

…Lottery players, HLF invests money to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about – from the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks and buildings we love, from precious memories and collections to rare wildlife. Since 1994, they have invested over £800m in more than 3800 heritage projects across Scotland. Visit www.hlf.org.uk…. […]

Game-changing grant awarded to South Scotland volunteers

Posted on 29/10/202002/11/2020 by Keilidh Ewan

…working to monitor, promote and protect red squirrels where they live. Field equipment has a vital role to play in volunteer activities, and a recent grant of £14,120 awarded by the Red Squirrel Survival Trust to the Forum will help provide groups with game-changing tools including 10 thermal imaging scopes and 120 trail cameras. Both thermal imagers and trail cameras… […]

Images of Saving Britain’s Native Squirrel

Posted on 21/06/201804/10/2018 by

…project about red squirrel conservation in the UK. Throughout the last year, I have travelled across the UK to photograph and document the various ways we help red squirrel populations, and the people that are behind these important projects and initiatives. Thanks to SSRS, I had the opportunity to learn more about their Spring Survey. The survey is completed every… […]

Argaty Red Kites celebrate their other star species with a new red squirrel hide

Posted on 11/05/201804/10/2018 by

…we continue to protect red squirrels in the area from more grey squirrel arrivals in the future. The Woodland Hide will be available only by pre-booking. For more information, please visit the Argaty Red Kite project website www.argatyredkites.co.uk or telephone 01786 841373. The Project will also very kindly donate part of each booking fee to Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels. … […]

An Autumn Overview of Tree ID

Posted on 12/11/2019 by Keilidh Ewan

…are some of the clues to look for when trying to identify a tree? Each tree species has unique features; you could start with the overall appearance, size and shape of the tree, or look at the finer details for hints. In autumn, you should be able to find plenty of clues on the ground – no need to crack… […]

Search Results:

How can mathematical modelling help save red squirrels in Scotland?

Spotting the elusive Scottish Red Squirrel

Seeing Red

See you in a few years…

Major boost for Scotland’s red squirrels thanks to National Lottery funding

Game-changing grant awarded to South Scotland volunteers

Images of Saving Britain’s Native Squirrel

Argaty Red Kites celebrate their other star species with a new red squirrel hide

An Autumn Overview of Tree ID

This Year's Sightings