…they may have on both reds and greys. During the delivery phase, the project will establish the governance for a community grant, provided by the RSRN, to local community groups in the delivery phase enabling them to undertake their own red squirrel conservation projects. Southern Uplands Partnership will be in touch with South Scotland groups and partners soon to confirm… […]
…Wales to all volunteers fighting for the survival of the red squirrel. HRH The Prince of Wales is Patron of the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, one of our project partners, who are working closely with volunteers and members of regional and local red squirrel groups across the UK. Today the Red Squirrel Survival Trust shared the kind words received… […]
…Scotland. We wish them both well in their new ventures and thank them for all their hard work on behalf of red squirrel conservation in Scotland. We will miss Ryan’s dry humour and Lucy’s calm approach to absolutely everything. If you would like to work with us at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels follow the links for more information: https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/job/conservation-and-control-officer-stirlingshire-argyll-trossachs/ https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/job/project-officer-south-east-scotland-saving-scotlands-red-squirrels/… […]
…Such as the remains of stripped cones and piles of scales at the base of trees, or near logs and stumps. Squirrels eat cones from the base up, using their teeth and paws to remove the scales and access the seed inside. Release site locations As part of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey 30th Sep – 6th Oct 2024, we… […]
…of our Lottery funded 2017-24 phases, we helped establish 17 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer-led Local Network Groups across the region, providing them with the training and support they need to control grey squirrels and monitor, promote and protect red squirrels where they live. These groups now work independently from SSRS, although we continue to support their efforts via our Community… […]
…project’s spring surveys in both 2020 and 2021. These annual systematic surveys, which used baited squirrel-hair sampling boxes at over 200 specific locations, provided robust distribution data for both red and grey squirrels that was invaluable for comparing the fortunes of squirrels from year-to-year. Project Manager Dr Mel Tonkin said: “Without the spring survey data, we need the help of… […]
2020 was a year of change for many, and for Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, we were fortunate enough to welcome in new members of the team while overcoming the challenges of covid-19. Having worked from home since starting their roles, we wanted to take the opportunity to bring forward the newest faces of SSRS from behind their computer screens… […]
…the invasive grey squirrel. 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 in key strategic areas. Head over to our sightings page to report your squirrel sightings today. Once verified these sightings will be added to the… […]
…to complete, and in the autumn the whole process begins again in the opposite direction, from the base of the tail and moving up towards the head. The glorious fluffy tail and ear tips only moult once a year. The tail begins its moult in June and can take until September to complete. We often get sent photographs of squirrels… […]
…red squirrels even in an urban environment is always special. Knowing the work myself, colleagues and the community put into the SSRS project is having a tremendous positive impact on the future of Aberdeen’s red squirrels is incredibly rewarding as without our work they wouldn’t be here at all. As a result of James and our North East team’s hard… […]
