…a data-driven approach to evaluating the effectiveness of conservation activity. Following the publication of the paper, we take the opportunity to reflect on what evidence has highlighted to date. A key question has always been, how much grey squirrel control is required in Scotland to protect red squirrels and how can it be delivered? The paper provides a narrative of… […]
Original Author: Matt Nuttall This week we are sadly saying goodbye to Matt Nuttall, our Conservation Officer for north east Scotland. Over the past year Matt has worked tirelessly in his mission to see red squirrels return to Aberdeen, with the help of Grey Squirrel Officers and a dedicated network of volunteers. Matt reflects on his time with… […]
…reduce the grey squirrel population and monitor the return of the red squirrels across the City. The Council has also taken the opportunity to manage its extensive woodlands and create new connected woodlands to provide good red squirrel habitat for the future.” The Association of Local Government Ecologists Award’s special commendation highlights the important ongoing efforts that continue to deter… […]
…with the modification of Aberdeen City Council’s woodland management regimes has promoted red squirrel habitats throughout the city. The success of these combined efforts has seen a steady return of red squirrels to many parts of Aberdeen, from major city parks to back gardens. We are delighted to see Aberdeen City Council’s dedication to red squirrel protection recognised through this… […]
…by the presence of greys). By targeting efforts to the grey squirrels’ preferred woodland, we can create reservoirs of high quality habitat for red squirrels to reoccupy. This creates breeding populations of the native species as a source for recolonising conifer forests, should the populations there chance to come under pressure owing to seed-crop failure. In better conifer-seed years, red… […]
…for the squirrelpox virus and taking action to stop it reaching red populations. To achieve this we need people to submit their sightings around Stirling, so we know how close the populations are to each other in this region. ©Leigh Claxton Moving forward we are also keen to hear from anyone who would be happy to help us control grey… […]
