Success for red squirrel conservation along the Highland Line Native red squirrels are expanding across central Scotland thanks to the efforts of a pioneering nature conservation project. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is a partnership project, led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, working in key areas across the country where populations of red and grey squirrels meet. The […]
Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is pleased to announce the results of this year’s Great Scottish Squirrel Survey: 1,107 people took part 1,563 squirrels were recorded 407 confirmed grey squirrel sightings 1,020 confirmed red squirrel sightings The partnership project encouraged people all across Scotland to keep an eye out for both red and […]
This Red Squirrel Week (24-30 September) the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project is calling on Scots to lend a hand by recording sightings of red and grey squirrels in their local area. The project has created a new online Hub where people all over Scotland can help protect one of the UK’s […]
Original Author: Dr Stephanie Johnstone One month on, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels believe that the squirrelpox outbreak in Heathhall no longer poses an immediate threat to the local red squirrel population. However, we still need ongoing support from volunteers and the wider community. Spotting a red squirrel on your morning walk should be something […]
Original Author: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has received multiple reports of red squirrels with suspected Squirrelpox virus in Heathall Forest on the outskirts of Dumfries. Locals are urged to remain vigilant as this fatal disease could have serious consequences for the local red squirrel population. Within the past fortnight, several […]
