…to do its work and dry as the residues are all broken down to safe end products within 15-30 minutes. Disposal of any remaining material is easy, as it can be safely poured down drains or over gravel without any problems after the solution has been deactivated (one week after the mixture has been made). During a squirrelpox… […]
Following the latest government guidelines, it has been agreed between Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels and the Scottish Wildlife Trust that all volunteer work, with the exception of essential grey squirrel control volunteers, will be temporarily suspended with immediate effect. As we prepare for mainland Scotland to transition into Tier 4 restrictions from Saturday 26 December onwards, we are… […]
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…and in good repair, procuring replacement boxes, bait and other materials, recruiting new volunteers, assembling volunteer survey packs, obtaining access permissions, delivering survey packs and bait and ensuring all of the volunteers are trained and prepared. At the end of April, all the samples need to be collected in – not always as straightforward as that sounds – and then… […]
…Conservation Officer for North East Scotland Emma joined us in April as our new Conservation Officer for North East Scotland, as a highly experienced red squirrel and pine marten researcher. Since starting the role, she has been focusing on the eradication of Aberde*]}*en’s urban grey squirrel population, returning reds to the parks and gardens of Aberde*]}*en and halting the spread… […]
…the global population are predicted to be living in urban areas by 2050, altering the natural environment and presenting new challenges for our wildlife species. Historically, urban areas have been ignored as suitable wildlife habitats. However, there is increasing evidence that these environments can have plentiful resources and support a wide range of biodiversity, so there has been a growing… […]
…up by a description of any unusual behaviour. There is no evidence that squirrelpox can cause any harm to humans, however sensible precautions should be undertaken when approaching any dead or sick wild animal. Please also continue to follow government guidelines regarding access to green spaces at this time. People across Scotland can continue to support the Saving Scotland’s Red… […]
…carry squirrelpox, a virus that doesn’t harm them but is fatal to reds. Squirrel sightings help the National Lottery-funded project understand how the distribution of each species is changing over time, and can also alert staff to situations where grey squirrels are posing an immediate threat to the local red population. The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey week will also feature… […]
…Chanin, Project Officer in South Scotland said: “Red Squirrel Week is great time to get outside for an autumnal walk. Engaging with nature in this way is very beneficial for people’s wellbeing and adding sightings of red and grey squirrels to our online map helps us to keep track of squirrel movements in Scotland.” During times of transition and uncertainty,… […]
The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey This Red Squirrel Week we’re calling on people all over Scotland to get outdoors, explore nature and be on the lookout for tufted ears and bushy tails for the return of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey. Report your sightings of both red and grey squirrels between 2-8 October to provide us with a snapshot of… […]
