…our volunteer network directory to find out if there is a group operating in your area. Contact us or join our online Community Hub to express interest. Join a local volunteer network Landscape-scale community action is the key to the long-term survival of Scotland’s red squirrels. The project is supporting red squirrel networks across our priority areas. The networks are… […]
…and squirrelpox is a major threat. The aim is to upskill these volunteers to enable them to continue red squirrel conservation work after the project comes to an end. Today there are 18 volunteer groups operating successfully across the region. Whilst some groups are ready to proceed with little further support from the project, others require further support to enable… […]
…are looking for a self-starter with a love of outdoor working, with experience of grey squirrel control work and who enjoys interacting with the public. The post will contribute to the project’s co-ordinated landscape-scale red squirrel protection networks by reducing grey squirrel numbers in the key Forfar to Montrose area to prevent them from colonising southern Aberdeenshire. APPLY NOW … […]
…characteristics of the smallpox and chickenpox viruses, it is not classified directly within the Parapoxvirus group – it is an outlier. Carried by American grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) without effect, squirrelpox is commonly found in greys from Ontario down to the Carolinas of Eastern North America. It is not known when squirrelpox came to UK but it was first confirmed… […]
…more than ever, we need nature-based solutions to the climate-nature crises. It’s projects like this that can really help to stop biodiversity loss and enable us to move towards a nature-rich, net-zero future for everyone in Scotland.” Additionally, separate limited funding from SSRS partners NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland has been secured to continue professional grey squirrel control in… […]
…grey squirrel control for us. However, there’s still a long way to go before grey squirrel trapping will be unnecessary. It could take several decades for pine martens to return to the populations densities that would make this method of grey squirrel control fully effective. If we stop the work we are doing now, there won’t be red squirrels left… […]
…the team in various roles, and became the South East Project Officer in July 2022. Her role includes supporting volunteer groups, liaising with landowners, giving talks and workshops, and working with colleagues to ensure the continuation of red squirrel conservation in South Scotland. Previously working as a medical herbalist and doing freelance bat and plant surveys, Victoria is now firmly… […]
…is against a wall or tree so that the squirrel doesn’t have to cross open ground, and can escape easily. Make sure that the feeder and food are kept as clean as possible. Regular monthly scrubbing of feeders with detergent and changing any leftover feed before it goes mouldy can help to achieve this. Spray with a pet-safe or bird-safe… […]
…to raise awareness and carry out red squirrel conservation activities to protect and encourage expansion of this special native species to Scotland’s Borders. Bill Ferguson Hawick, Selkirk and Denholm Red Squirrel Network If you live in South Scotland, and are interested in volunteering with your local red squirrel network, you can find out more about how to get involved here…. […]
…to get out squirrel spotting? Why not make your own squirrels? All you need is two toilet roll tubes, a pair of scissors and some paints, colouring crayons, pencils or pens for decorating. Follow the link below for our easy to follow, step by step guide: DOWNLOAD Build your own binoculars Wildlife watchers in the making can now build their… […]
