…for food, build dreys, care for their kits, or even manage to catch them having an afternoon summer siesta, the loveable critters offer endless entertainment for the whole family. If you spot a red squirrel, enjoy the moment and share your sightings with us! scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings Rebecca Bradley (SSRS Office & Comms Volunteer) Katie Berry (SSRS Communications & Engagement Officer)… […]
…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… […]
…spread of the invasive non-native grey squirrel which, along with carrying the squirrelpox virus, also outcompetes red squirrels for food and habitat. Greys were first introduced to the UK from North America by the Victorians and have since displaced red squirrels in most of England and Wales, with about 80% of the UK’s total remaining population residing in Scotland today…. […]
…and the rest of the UK, were our native reds. Then, in 1876, Victorians brought grey squirrels to Cheshire in England, to decorate parks. Naturally spreading from there and with further releases, including across the south of Scotland, grey squirrels rapidly took over, wiping out red squirrels as they went through competition and by carrying the deadly squirrelpox virus. By… […]
…Sightings of both species 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 Katie Berry, squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk, 0131 312 4717/ 07388 994 610 … […]
…Countryside Act 1981. The Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform (Mairi McAllan) gave this response: S6W-01445 Mairi McAllan : “The Scottish Government is committed to enhancing biodiversity and to protecting vulnerable species in Scotland. Following the conclusion of the seventh Quinquennial Review the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) will submit recommendations for potential changes to the animals and plants… […]
…Landowners Landowners in certain areas can apply for support to control grey squirrels under Forestry Grant Scheme funding, or join a local trap-loan scheme. Woodland owners, meanwhile, can adjust the management of their woods to benefit red squirrels. Please contact your local SSRS or Scottish Forestry staff for more information. Area Contacts Steve McKillop Lead Control Officer smckillop@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk … […]
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