…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 project is currently recruiting volunteers in South Scotland to participate in the 2018 squirrel survey, which takes place between March and April. Download the 2017 squirrel… […]
We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated as a finalist for the Scottish Land & Estates 2019 Helping It Happen Awards! There are passionate and innovative businesses across rural Scotland that are taking new approaches to helping their local communities thrive, whether that’s providing high quality housing or providing employment in remote areas. Helping it Happen… […]
…NatureScot, recognises and celebrates achievements in nature conservation across Scotland. The Forest and Woodland Award category was launched this year to shine a light on sustainable forestry and woodland champions – from individuals and businesses, to communities and organisations who are creating and/or managing woodlands with nature and wildlife at the heart of their activities. Protecting red squirrels is an… […]
…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… […]
Original Author: Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland Winter is a fantastic time to see red squirrel tracks which are hard to see the rest of the year. Emma Rawling, Project Officer for South West Scotland, gives us her top tips for spotting red squirrel tracks. Winter is a fantastic time to see red squirrel tracks… […]
…Mearns, and extending this into North-east Angus, with the support of the North-east Team in Aberdeen, whilst also liaising closely with the team in Tayside. The Mearns & East Angus section of the highland line is a crucial location in both the defence of the Highland Line and ensuring that the risk of immigration into Aberdeen city’s island population of… […]
We are now one year into our 2022-24 Transition Project, and there have been a fair few changes here at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels! In our first staffing update of the new phase we are please to (re)introduce all our staff across the country, and give an overview as to our roles and activities within the project at this critical… […]
…your hand. It’s a chance to make a more personal connection with an animal we often only get a fleeting glimpse of high in the trees, or watch from the safe distance of a hide or a kitchen window. Of course, if you come across a cache of cones, try not to disturb it too much as its owner might… […]
…and may raise awareness of the problem. However it is important to avoid an over proliferation of these signs, as this will dilute their effectiveness. In addition most local councils will not permit the erection of such signs on council land, i.e. roadsides and so creative measures have to be taken to display them. In some areas they are strapped… […]
