North East towns at the forefront of efforts to save Scotland’s red squirrels

…Trust and made possible thanks to National Lottery players. With the help of a network of dedicated volunteers, the project is working to reduce grey squirrel numbers in the region, with the aim of removing them completely. Members of the public are being asked to help by reporting any squirrel sightings (red and grey) on the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels… […]

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Terms of Service

…to do so). You must not submit Content that: is defamatory, malicious, threatening, offensive, abusive, obscene, or otherwise unlawful or that violates laws regarding harassment, discrimination, racial vilification, privacy or contempt is intentionally false or misleading is an infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights seeks to promote or endorse commercial products or services or to solicit business deliberately… […]

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Community Hub

…you are a member of an independent volunteer group in the south of Scotland you can access additional Hub features by joining your local network group (you’ll need to register to create an account first). Once you have joined someone will be in touch to discuss your volunteering role, or add you to the private grey squirrel control and/or survey… […]

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To feed or not to feed?

…suitable foods are available from online suppliers, garden centres, farm suppliers, supermarkets and health food shops. Pet food shops may also supply mixtures containing some or all of the recommended foods, sold for pets such as chipmunks. If you know of anyone else feeding squirrels, please pass on this information, or ask them to contact their local squirrel project officer…. […]

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Get Involved

…monitoring red and grey squirrel numbers across the country, managing the spread of grey squirrels in strategic areas, and inspiring community action to ensure the long-term survival of our native species. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. There are all sorts of other ways to get involved in the project, from… […]

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New Conservation Officer calls for the public to help protect red squirrels in the Scottish Borders

  Laura Preston, the new Scottish Borders Conservation Officer for Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, is calling on locals to help the project by reporting sightings of both red and grey squirrels online.   Laura joins Community Engagement Officer Alexa Seagrave in the project’s new regional office near Newton St Boswells. They will be working with landowners and volunteers to protect… […]

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Building a Volunteer Network

online guide . I f you live in one of ou r South Scotland priority areas and would like to get involved with an existing red squirrel group, please visit our Network Directory to find one near you.   Giuliana Sinclair Community Engagement Officer Area covered: South West Scotland gsinclair@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Sarah Cooper Community Engagement Officer Area covered: Scottish Borders scooper@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]

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Speakers FAQs

…ensure everything is lined up correctly on the day. Where do I send my pre-recorded presentation? Please send your video files to Gill Hatcher (ghatcher@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk) no later than Friday 19 November. Trust employees – the best way to send large files is to create a OneDrive folder and share it with Gill (see Mycelium for guidance). If using a service… […]

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Call for Scots to become a nation of squirrel spotters this Red Squirrel Week

…keep an eye on the forest floor where squirrels will be caching some of this food to see them through the colder winter months. Each sighting received is added to a national database, which not only helps conservationists to monitor changes in red and grey squirrel distribution over time, but also enables them to identify the best areas for targeting… […]

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