…a personal login and account To enable you to change your password To enable you to sign up to volunteer online Your personal data stored on the hub may also be used to match you to volunteer roles and local groups based on the address and interests you have shared with us. 4. What kind of personal data do we… […]
…density of squirrels, or birch, which provides neither food nor cover for red squirrels. There must be a minimum of 180 ha of good, connected woodland for a reintroduction of red squirrels to be undertaken. It is also beneficial if there are further habitat corridors to further woodlands and the potential for red squirrel populations to join and merge. What… […]
…Argaty Red Kites has since become a popular tourist attraction and education centre, where bringing people closer to Scotland’s wildlife goes hand in hand with protecting and supporting it. The new Woodland Hide is more than just a great opportunity for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts to see another one of Scotland’s iconic species, it also marks a significant milestone in… […]
Our Tayside team have relocated to Blairgowrie. The new office is more centrally located in the project area, allowing staff and volunteers to stay better connected. You can now reach the Tayside team at: Blairgowrie Business Centre Room 1 9 Reform Street Blairgowrie, PH10 6BD Please note the landline phone number used at the previous office at… […]
…will need to be taken. Before resuming activities, please contact your local Conservation Officer to discuss news ways of working and review our new risk assessment for outdoor volunteers. Surveying & monitoring The annual SSRS Spring Survey remains cancelled until its return in spring 2021, however we aim to restart supplementary squirrel monitoring activities once SSRS offices reopen. This will… […]
…While there is still a long way to go, the Scottish Squirrel Group is committed to the development of the new Strategy to guide the next decade of strategic actions and work towards the new ambitious 50-year vision for the recovery of red squirrels throughout Scotland. Stay tuned for further updates as the group continues this vital and important work!… […]
…of grey squirrels. In Tayside, the project is focused on what is known as the ‘Highland Line’ – a 10km-wide strip which runs from Montrose, through Kirriemuir, Dunkeld, Crieff and beyond to the west. Thanks to ongoing conservation efforts along the Highland Line, Aberfeldy and the surrounding area has typically been considered a safe haven for our native species. This… […]
…visitors and local community who can now enjoy watching the antics of this iconic species but this is also a really positive sign of how local restoration efforts can make a real difference to the global challenge of halting biodiversity losses.” Professor David Elston, director of Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland (BioSS), first spotted the red squirrel and reported it to… […]
…the species, their habitat and efforts to protect them. The ‘Red Squirrel Ramble’ trails guide walkers through ancient and historic woodlands, as well as scenic areas where red squirrels have made a recent comeback thanks to conservation efforts. Interactive walks are available at Hazlehead Park in Aberde*]}*en, Atholl Estates’ Glen Tilt in Blair Atholl, RSPB Scotland’s Loch Lomond Reserve and… […]
…led by Scottish Natural Heritage and with many Fishery Boards and Trusts and the University of Aberde*]}*en as partners. SISI is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Scottish Natural Heritage. To find out more, visit the project website at www.invasivespecies.scot where you can also sign up to the e-newsletter, follow on social media or contact us on sisi@nature.scot… […]
