News: New research underway to trace the steps of urban squirrels

  Ground-breaking research which aims to better understand how grey squirrels use the urban environment will take place in Aberdeen this year.   The study is led by Dr Louise de Raad, Research Fellow at Inverness College UHI, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, in collaboration with the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project. Little… […]

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Award for a Red Squirrel Champion

…arranged for a red squirrel hide and Community Base to be built in Barhill Wood, which overlooks the town of Kirkcudbright. It is hoped that this will raise awareness of red squirrels in the town and will encourage local children to get involved in the conservation of the species. The community base is open to all local community groups to… […]

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Help the Solway Forests with your best red squirrel snaps

…area, including a red squirrel trail in Dalbeattie Wood this week. Community action is the key to successful red squirrel conservation in South Scotland. By both taking ownership and working in collaboration with others, volunteer networks like the Solway Forests Red Squirrel Network are helping ensure the long-term protection of the region’s red squirrel populations. If you live in the… […]

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