…can make a big difference to our efforts.” Sightings can be reported year-round at scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is a partnership project led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and supported by the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players, along with other partners. For further information please contact Nicole Still, nstill@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk, 07423 028689… […]
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…and facebook for the latest Great Scottish Squirrel Survey news. Get involved There are a variety of outdoor and online events happening throughout the Survey week, check out our events page for more details. If you are a member of a community group, wildlife organisation or visitor attraction in Scotland you could help us spread the word or even… […]
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…Together, we’ve been able to continue raising awareness for red squirrel conservation in Scotland. Following the latest Government guidelines, we have produced new advice on Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels volunteer activities which can now recommence in areas Level 2 and under, where restrictions on the number of people meeting outside or indoors can be met, and a Covid-19 Risk… […]
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…Fife Regional Network Group Fife Regional Network Group – Member’s Page Gatehouse Network Group Gatehouse Network Group – Member’s Page Glenkens Network Group Glenkens Network Group – Member’s Page Hawick, Selkirk and Denholm Regional Network Group Hawick, Selkirk and Denholm Regional Network Group – Member’s Page Kirkcudbright Network Group Kirkcudbright Network Group – Member’s Page Liddesdale Regional Network Group Liddesdale… […]
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…the Gatehouse Gala event at Cream o’Galloway, the Stewartry Show in Castle Douglas and the Kirkcudbright Country Fair. Community involvement, and indeed ownership, of this campaign is the only answer for now. Peter accepts a £500 cheque for Gatehouse Squirrel Group, thanks to Cream o’Galloway’s container recycling scheme For more information on getting involved with Gatehouse Squirrel Group, email gatehousesquirrels@gmail.com… […]
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…sparse in broadleaf woodlands (where greys can be up to ten times more common), but at least there are few leaves to obscure our view for half of the year. Conifers provide a much better habitat for reds and are more important for them as greys do less well there – but the dense foliage and close spacing of trees… […]
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…with a button for reporting a squirrel sighting. You will be asked for a grid reference, however if you are unable to supply this you can drop a pin on the map and a grid reference will be generated. If you have any additional comments on behaviour or location these can be really helpful, especially if you live in a… […]
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…an Administrative Assistant, and from June started her new role as Assistant Conservation Officer. When she is not busy saving red squirrels, Victoria works as a Freelance Ecologist, undertaking bat surveys, badger, amphibian, butterfly and botanical surveys. Victoria will be joining the South West team from Dalbeattie in Dumfries and Galloway once restrictions ease. Contact: vchan*]}*in@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Dr Emma Sheehy:… […]
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