…positive impact on red squirrel populations in Scotland. Landscape-scale grey squirrel control is a considerable conservation challenge, so it’s encouraging to know that pine martens are lending a helping hand, and may even take over much of our work in the future. More research is required to better understand if the situation in Scotland’s conifer forests would differ from Northern… […]
…is also helping to ensure continued Government funding for red squirrel conservation. Visit website Forestry and Land Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland is the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land in a way that supports and enables economically sustainable forestry; conserves and enhances the environment; delivers benefits for people and nature; and supports Scottish Ministers… […]
…radio-tracking, a range of other data have been collected. These have included: monitoring the locations and causes of death in the population through post-mortems; determining habitat quality and availability through seed crop surveys and computer-based mapping; and evaluating the availability and impact of supplemental feeding via a public survey. A radio-collared red squirrel in a handling cone, which helps to… […]
…in key strategic areas. In your area Our partners and funders Developing community action In 2017, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels began a new phase called ‘Developing Community Action’. Alongside vital conservation work, the project focused on engaging with local communities and individuals, inspiring them to take action to protect red squirrels where they live. This phase ended in… […]
…in Scotland. Dr Mel Tonkin, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Project Manager said: “We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to report a squirrel sighting during the survey. It’s been inspiring to see more people than ever taking time to enjoy nature and on the look-out for squirrels.” “Reporting a squirrel sighting is a small act that helps to… […]
…carrying out grey squirrel control within and around strongholds increases the chance of long-term survival of red squirrel populations in those strongholds. Controlling grey squirrels will reduce their population density, making it more difficult for squirrelpox to spread through grey populations and therefore reducing the chance of disease transmission to red squirrels. The grey squirrel control effort required to remove… […]
…you (e.g. about any health issues that may impact your volunteering work). d) To process your squirrel data When you report a squirrel sighting on the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels website, we collect your personal data so that we can verify the sighting and add it to the Scottish Squirrel Database, which is an open access database managed by the… […]
…Merseyside Wildlife Trust, Knowsley Safari Foundation in Prescot in Merseyside and The Southern Uplands Partnership covering southern Scotland. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project aims to protect and conserve populations of red squirrels in the north of England and southern Scotland. Development funding of £158,600 has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help Northumberland Wildlife… […]
…Minutes Facilities: Parking, Public Toilets, Visitor Centre + More Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes Difficulty: Easy Wilderness Ranking: 2/3 Woodland Trusts’ St. Ronans Wood, Innerleithen | Scottish Borders With stunning views over the town of Innerleithen, we’ll be gently winding uphill and casting an eye through the treetops. Duration: 30 Minutes Facilities: Parking Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes… […]