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Coronavirus: Temporary suspension of SSRS non-essential volunteer work

Posted on 23/12/202023/12/2020 by Keilidh Ewan

…through the Community Hub Grey Squirrel Control Group documents, or by contacting your local Community Engagement Officer or Conservation Officer. We ask those continuing with voluntary control work to keep abreast of any further changes in the Scottish Government’s coronavirus advice and please ensure compliance with coronavirus restrictions in your local authority area by visiting https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/. Survey volunteers All… […]

An Autumn Overview of Tree ID

Posted on 12/11/2019 by Keilidh Ewan

…red squirrels. Which tree species create a good habitat for red squirrels? A great habitat for red squirrels is one with a healthy food supply. A varied mix of cone, fruit, seed and nut-producing tree species ensures that squirrels have plenty of natural resources throughout the year. In autumn, they can often be found ‘caching’ their foraged food in… […]

Southern Uplands Partnership Guest Blog: Funding Success for Red Squirrel Recovery Network

Posted on 15/11/202315/11/2023 by Guest Blogger

…the largest dedicated funder of the UK’s heritage, The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future as set out in our strategic plan, Heritage 2033. Over the next ten years, we aim to invest £3.6billion raised for good causes by National Lottery players to bring… […]

How can mathematical modelling help save red squirrels in Scotland?

Posted on 08/02/2019 by Guest Blogger

…Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland conservation efforts. Our knowledge of squirrel reproduction, dispersal, mortality, competition and squirrelpox transmission allows us to create mathematical models that simulate how red and grey squirrel populations change over time. The models can be combined with satellite maps of forest and squirrel habitat distribution to determine, for example, the spread and impact of squirrelpox… […]

SNOW DAY!

Posted on 04/03/201502/03/2020 by ssrs_admin

…potentially, work with children. Get out and make one, yourselves, the next time that there’s a big dump of snow! Please post any pictures of your snow squirrels (or their woodland friends) on our Facebook page, after you “like” it: https://www.facebook.com/SavingScotlandsRedSquirrels While you’re out there, keep an eye out for either squirrel species and record them here on our website…. […]

Coronavirus: all SSRS outdoor volunteer work suspended

Posted on 24/03/2020 by Gill Hatcher

Following the latest government guidelines, it has been agreed between Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels and the Scottish Wildlife Trust that all red squirrel outdoor volunteer work will be temporarily suspended with immediate effect. This means that all registered Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteers carrying out grey squirrel control and/or survey work on behalf of Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels should… […]

New Frontiers for Volunteers

Posted on 13/04/201502/03/2020 by ssrs_admin

…like to think I’ll be able to vary the work that I do but overall I want to be able to have a significant and long-lasting impact on the survival of native species in my native country. I’d like to work abroad again but always with the view of bringing my knowledge home and putting it to good use here…. […]

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Coronavirus: Temporary suspension of SSRS non-essential volunteer work

An Autumn Overview of Tree ID

Southern Uplands Partnership Guest Blog: Funding Success for Red Squirrel Recovery Network

How can mathematical modelling help save red squirrels in Scotland?

SNOW DAY!

Coronavirus: all SSRS outdoor volunteer work suspended

New Frontiers for Volunteers

This Year's Sightings