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News: Report details red squirrel conservation successes, with key recommendations for the iconic species’ long-term future in Scotland.

Posted on 27/04/202319/06/2023 by ssrs_admin

…ensuring that this vital work is sustained long-term. Eileen Stuart, NatureScot Deputy Director of Nature and Climate Change, said: “The red squirrel is one of our most iconic species, and it’s heartening to reflect on the progress that has been made through this project to protect and expand populations. It is particularly encouraging to see the number of individuals, communities… […]

News: Over £1M in new funding awarded to aid red squirrel recovery in Scotland

Posted on 12/03/2024 by Katie Berry

…Our hopes and aims for next phase are ambitious, but ones that we absolutely can realise with increased landscape-scale investment from partners, stakeholders, landowners, and local community involvement. We are incredibly grateful to everyone already involved in red squirrel conservation across the country and look forward to bringing more people and organisations onboard with this important and vital work.” Dr… […]

Faces Old and New at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels

Posted on 28/03/202305/04/2023 by Katie Berry

…so is really excited move into conservation and support the work of SSRS. A keen watcher of red squirrels since childhood days spent in the Black Isle and Dumfries and Galloway, she is currently based in Glasgow and supports the team remotely. Her role is a varied one and includes supporting the regional and HQ teams with procurement, communications, meeting… […]

New threat to Perthshire’s red squirrels as greys reappear in Aberfeldy

Posted on 02/09/202101/09/2021 by Gill Hatcher

…squirrels. A non-native invasive species, grey squirrels out-compete reds for food and living space and can also carry squirrelpox, a virus which doesn’t harm them but is fatal to red squirrels. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is a National Lottery-funded partnership project, led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, which is working in key areas across Scotland to reduce the spread… […]

Leaping into the future

Posted on 31/03/202205/04/2022 by Gill Hatcher

This week marks the official end of ‘Developing Community Action’. The past five years have gone incredibly fast! So what happens next? Funded by National Lottery Players, ‘Developing Community Action’ saw the SSRS team expand to its largest ever staffing level, with ambitious aims to boost our engagement with local communities, build a network of skilled volunteers and,… […]

Busy breeding

Posted on 17/05/201804/10/2018 by

…have, will help monitoring and protection of this iconic species Sarah is a freelance writer with a background in veterinary medicine. A subsequent PhD and a qualification in conservation medicine has guided her writing which is inspired by the natural world. She covers all manner of wildlife, conservation and environmental issues. Mail: writesforwildlife@gmail.com Web: www.writesforwildlife.com Twitter: @writes4wildlife Instagram: writesforwildlife… […]

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News: Report details red squirrel conservation successes, with key recommendations for the iconic species’ long-term future in Scotland.

News: Over £1M in new funding awarded to aid red squirrel recovery in Scotland

Faces Old and New at Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels

New threat to Perthshire’s red squirrels as greys reappear in Aberfeldy

Leaping into the future

Busy breeding

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