…issuing new guidance with immediate effect. Grey squirrel control volunteers (including both trap-hosts and dispatchers) Registered Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteers undertaking grey squirrel control are able to continue with this essential work, provided that existing guidance (issued on 11/06/2020) is adhered to and a Covid-19 Risk Assessment has been completed and reviewed. The Covid-19 Risk Assessment can be accessed… […]
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…tree? Earlier this year, members of the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels team went on a tree ID training day. Here’s a few tips that they wanted to share along with some useful links to see you on any autumn identification adventures. The basics Coniferous or deciduous? When submitting a squirrel sighting, we give options to select what type… […]
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…Minutes Facilities: Parking, Public Toilets, Visitor Centre + More Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes Difficulty: Easy Wilderness Ranking: 2/3 Woodland Trusts’ St. Ronans Wood, Innerleithen | Scottish Borders With stunning views over the town of Innerleithen, we’ll be gently winding uphill and casting an eye through the treetops. Duration: 30 Minutes Facilities: Parking Public Transport Available Nearby: Yes… […]
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…places, our natural environment and fragile species, to the languages and cultural traditions that celebrate who we are. We are passionate about heritage and committed to driving innovation and collaboration to make a positive difference to people’s lives today, while leaving a lasting legacy for future generations to enjoy. Follow @HeritageFundUK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and use #NationalLotteryHeritageFund www.heritagefund.org.uk… […]
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When squirrelpox first arrived in the south of Scotland in 2005, there were fears that the virus would prove devastating to the region’s red squirrels. The project was also concerned that without conservation action the virus would continue to spread north towards Scotland’s core red squirrel populations in the Highlands. Prof Andy White of Heriot-Watt University and Dr Peter… […]
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…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…. […]
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…decided it was time to come home and what better way to get re-acquainted and work my way onto the career ladder in this country than to volunteer? Working with the Scottish Wildlife Trust on their Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrel (SSRS) project seems like a natural progression from my recent work and experiences. Growing up in Scotland of course I… […]
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