…partnership is also supported by an extensive network of over 500 landowners covering well over 4,000 square kilometres. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is grateful to all the organisations, trusts and individuals who help make our work possible. Scottish Wildlife Trust For over 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its… […]
…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… […]
…questions to the panel. We will also have a set of pre-planned questions for each session to ensure no awkward silences! Will I receive CrowdComms training? Yes. Once the programme is finalised our CrowdComms technician will coordinate an online training session for all contributors. They will also provide guidance via email. What will happen to the presentations after the conference?… […]
We want to help you get the most out of your Great Scottish Squirrel Survey week and give you the best opportunity possible to see our furry friends out in the wild. Our SSRS Conservation Officers from across the country have come up with a guide of subtle signs, memorable marks and helpful hints to assist you on your… […]
…outdoors, he was also willing to take on the challenges of ensuring long-term, sustainable red squirrel conservation in South Scotland. He was a regular at local meetings where his first-hand knowledge of the practicalities of red squirrel conservation and his endless passion for our native reds provided a valuable contribution to discussions. In 2018 Brian helped source much-needed funding when… […]
…which was first introduced from North America by people in the late 1800s. Grey squirrels also carry squirrelpox, a virus that doesn’t harm them but is deadly to reds. With the help of partners, landowners and local volunteers, the project is monitoring squirrel numbers across Scotland, managing the impact of squirrelpox, and helping to combat the spread of grey squirrels… […]
…Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels. He commented: “It’s several months now since I last saw a grey squirrel in the trees outside my office window, and I have heard about recent sightings of red squirrels not too far away. “But to see a red squirrel on the Hutton site gave a lift to my day, and it would be really exciting… […]
…monitoring squirrel populations across Scotland since 2004. Sightings from the public are important because they help us measure the impact of our work and decide where to focus our efforts. “Our 2018 sightings map currently shows that while there are still places in the Scottish Borders with healthy red squirrel populations, other areas now have grey squirrel sightings only. However,… […]
…and another grant in 2016 which allowed us to purchase a bespoke gazebo. Other funding was generously given by local estate owners. With our gazebo we were able to attend local shows, galas etc. which raised the profile of our group, the plight of the red squirrel and also acted as a platform to attract more volunteers and monetary donations…. […]
