…squirrelly competition for seven million years. This evolutionary difference is essentially why the grey squirrels are currently such a great threat to the existence of red squirrels in Britain and Ireland. For seven million years, Eurasian red squirrels evolved with no close ecological competition: there are few tree-dwelling, nut- and seed-eating mammals in temperate Eurasia. Without true competition, the red… […]
…stop. You will not be covered by the Trust’s insurance policy while the suspension is in place, and will not be provided with additional materials. Volunteer expenses cannot be claimed for work carried out during this period. Survey volunteers Please do not travel to your feeder boxes while the suspension is in place. Grey squirrel control volunteers (including both… […]
Dr Jenny Bryce, Scottish Natural Heritage Wildlife Ecologist, discusses how evidence is shaping conservation strategy; reflecting on invasives insights upon the publication of a paper co-written by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels’ Dr Mel Tonkin. In July 2017 Mel Tonkin, SSRS Project Manager, presented a paper at the IUCN Island Invasives conference held in Dundee. This was the third… […]
Original Author: Steve Willis, Project Officer Northeast Scotland Project Officer Steve enjoys a catch-up with our old friend Sandy the Squirrel. Project Officer for the Northeast, Steve Willis, went along to the Forestry Commission Scotland’s Easter Eggstravaganza at Roseisle, Moray on Easter Sunday. He caught up with our old pal Sandy the Squirrel. Steve: Hi Sandy, long time no… […]
Where to see Red Squirrels Scotland is home to around 75% of the UK red squirrel population, meaning you stand a better chance of seeing them here than almost anywhere else in the country. The map highlights just some of the locations where you can see red squirrels. If you are lucky enough to spot one, please remember to submit… […]
…possible without the support of Aberdeen City Council; a collaboration that has facilitated access to, and management within crucial habitats on council land. The initiative has proven hugely successful over the years and was previously awarded an RSPB Nature of Scotland, Species Champion Award in 2014 for ‘the Return of Aberdeen’s Red Squirrels’. Aberdeen City Council C ountryside Officer ,… […]
…and Sarah aren’t working alone. They’re supported by the project’s Grey Squirrel Officers, not to mention the strong networks of local volunteers working together for the same cause. Not sure who to contact? Email the project via the website or call the Scottish Wildlife Trust reception on 0131 312 7765 and we can point you in the right direction. You… […]
…over West Dunbartonshire 5 times. Green Aspirations is a place where city kids of all ages can get out of the city and into the forest to play and re-connect with nature. The school pupils I worked with there were all spending the summer working towards their John Muir Awards, learning about the outdoors and bush craft skills at Green… […]
