…squirrel monitoring effort to help improve baseline data and allow for targeted grey squirrel management Provide training for volunteers in grey squirrel management Ensure a reduction in grey squirrel sightings by targeted trapping activity – including a trap loan scheme Increase community awareness and interest in red squirrel conservation across the project area via social media, website, agricultural events/shows and… […]
…increase in red squirrel numbers. Dr Louise de Raad said: “This exciting research will make use of the latest GPS tracking equipment that has become small enough to be fitted to grey squirrels. This will allow us to gain a much better understanding of grey squirrel ecology in a semi-urban environment and investigate what their preferred habitats are, how large… […]
…forgetful it won’t take long for them to return to your garden once food is made available again . O ut with an outbreak , people can help reduce the risk of another outbreak by keeping feeders clean, ideally with an anti-viral solution such as Virkon-S. This will also help other garden wildlife stay healthy. Sightings such as this one… […]
…Elizabeth’s jubilee celebration held on Denholm Green, where our giant mascots, Hazel Spartacus McNutt (the name having been chosen by children from the local primary school) and Amber, were loved by all. We have also taken part in various Christmas events and have delivered presentations about our work at local village halls and community centres. Attending such events not only… […]
…their time, skills and energy to helping protect red squirrels in their local area. Whether scrambling through woodland or sitting at a computer, we are all working towards the same goal – to ensure red squirrels will always have a home in Scotland. If you would like to know more about volunteering with the project, visit our Get Involved page…. […]
…effective approach to grey squirrel control across the Scottish Borders. Contact: lpreston@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Alexa Seagrave: Community Engagement Officer (part-time) Alexa has recently changed roles, having previously worked as Conservation Officer for the region. Her new focus is on engaging with local communities and volunteers in the region’s priority areas; attending events, organising volunteer training and helping to establish new red… […]
…freely giving their time to protect red squirrels. They work with passion, enthusiasm and commitment, and have a massive amount of knowledge which they willingly share. For me, this demonstrates a key point for learning and how we can further our knowledge and skills base, even in an area which is new to us. Engaging children in red squirrel conservation… […]
…a group commonly use: unincorporated and incorporated. Most groups start off as unincorporated and later become incorporated in some way, depending on the group. It is important to note that a decision on group structure doesn’t need to be made right away and often develops naturally over time. Start-up Funding Alongside initial support from SSRS for network groups operating within… […]
…the last year. We have been blown away by the enthusiasm and commitment that volunteers have shown throughout this difficult time. Creativity is one thing that certainly hasn’t been restricted, as we’ve witnessed Red Squirrel Network Groups adapt and rise to the challenge – from producing calendars for raising funds, to engaging with local schools and sharing educational activities online…. […]
…Estates, RSPB Scotland and the Red Squirrel Survival Trust. In 2017 the project was awarded £2.46 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project has secured an initial £1.08 million from project partners for the two-year transitional phase, but will need further resources to put all project plans into action, which will be finalised in the new year. … […]
