…There are now approximately 160,000 native red squirrels in Britain, of which over 75% live in Scotland Since the introduction of grey squirrels, they have become widespread across Britain due to their ability to adapt to new environments. They have also introduced the squirrel pox virus which, although catastrophic to red squirrels, appears to leave grey squirrels relatively unharmed due… […]
…constantly stunned by its incredible natural landscapes and wildlife, and I am overjoyed that I am a part of a team that helps preserve this. email – shopkins@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Keep up to date with all the work of the project over on our social media: Facebook – Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels X – @ScotSquirrels Bluesky – @scotsquirrels.bsky.social… […]
…the correct spot. Some features, such as small wooded areas, might be hard to find. If you are struggling with this you can first go to Grid Reference Finder UK, find your location using the satellite image, and copy over the grid reference to the hub. Using Grid Reference Finder to make sure the pin on the Hub is in… […]
…bigger question is, if these extreme weather events become more and more common, will they begin to have a serious impact on red squirrel populations? Our lead project partner the Scottish Wildlife Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently scale up action to tackle the nature and climate crises together. Add your voice by signing the petition here…. […]
Welcome to the Community Hub Community action is the key to the long-term survival of Scotland’s red squirrels. The Hub is a space for our supporters and volunteers to keep up to date with the project and connect with like-minded people working to protect local red squirrel populations. Registered users can keep track of their squirrel sightings, and join a… […]
