'1st Workshop on Wildlife Fertility Control,' a 2 day event focusing on fertility control & #wildlife coexistence in #Europe , 6/17 & 18/2024,
University of York, UK. Visit wildlifefertilitycontrol.org/europe-worksho…… Registration opens 1/8/2024

Eurogroup For Animals jess thomson
UK Squirrel Accord Katherine J. Wu, Ph.D.

Last Sunday's episode of BBC Countryfile came from Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England. It included a focus on serious damage to their young #oak #trees from grey squirrel #barkstripping & the need for management to protect #treehealth for #biodiversity .

Watch from 55:32 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

🌼 In springtime, we often receive queries relating to red squirrels that have lost much of their fur - more info on this here: bit.ly/3TKWJXs. Many thanks to Marieke for her spot of this squirrel in between seasonal wardrobes!

📷 Marieke McBean, Fortingall

❗️NEWS: First death of squirrelpox virus confirmed north of Scotland’s central belt:

Confirmed in Dunfermline, Fife. This news could have serious consequences for red squirrels - we are urging people in the area to take immediate action👉bit.ly/43OscLD

📸 Sarah Cooper

Register by 01 #April 2024 for early bird registration for Botstiber Institute For Wildlife Fertility Control first #wildlife #fertilitycontrol workshop in #York , 17-18 #June 2024. Talks from experts across #Europe are followed by group discussions on the second day. #conservation

Register: wildlifefertilitycontrol.org/workshop-regis…

Red Squirrels enjoying their lunch today. #redsquirrels #nature #wildlife photography #wildlife #NaturePhotography Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels Save our Red Squirrels UK Squirrel Accord

The #InternationalDayofForests 2024 theme is finding new solutions for a better world. We continue our #research to develop a grey squirrel #fertilitycontrol to reduce their numbers to protect #trees & #redsquirrels . Update #webinar planned for #PlantHealthWeek , 08 #May 2024.

RSST's ‘Volunteer of the Year Award’ is for UK #volunteer groups to nominate an individual who should be celebrated for their exceptional efforts to save #redsquirrel s . Closing date 30 #April 2024.
#conservation #wildlife #redsquirrel #endangeredspecies
rsst.org.uk/rssts-voluntee…

rather lovely young male Clocaenog Red Squirrel enjoying the sunshine this week. This is likely one of last year's kits 😊
#clocaenogrst #clocaenogredsquirrels #clocaenogforest #redsquirrels #redsquirrels northwales #redsquirrelconservation #magicalmammals #endangeredspecies

Do you know how to plant a tree to give it the best chance to thrive?

This masterclass from Oscar Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England shows the method staff & volunteers are using at Silk Wood Community Planting Project. By late March they will have planted 3,000 trees there 👏.

#WednesdayWisdom

Exciting News: Over £1M to aid red squirrel recovery in Scotland!

SSRS is pleased to announce over £1M new funding, awarded by NatureScot's #NatureRestorationFund , to aid red squirrel conservation for the next 2 years.

Read more 👇
bit.ly/3TyOY74

📷Raymond Leinster

On #IWD2024 we are proud to say that half of all our employees are women. We are working to attract more women into forestry as it provides a great career so we will keep working to improve gender equality in the workplace. #InspireInclusion

We're seeking 10 x Agroforestry Woodland Officers to work with farmers and landowners on increasing woodland and tree cover to benefit farm productivity, nature and climate.

Interested? Search agroforestry at: civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk and apply by Sunday 17 March

#NCW2024

Celebrating a famous #redsquirrel on #WorldBookDay . Beatrix Potter's Squirrel Nutkin teaches a tale on the importance of manners.

It was written in 1903 before #redsquirrel s were lost across much of the UK. Our #conservation work supports their return.

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This Isle of Wight Radio article lists great #redsquirrel hotspots to visit this #Easter . The #IsleofWight is a sanctuary for #redsquirrel s, as the island has no grey squirrels to threaten them. Enjoy watching them foraging the increasing #spring food. #wildlife
iwradio.co.uk/news/local-com…

Our latest research on the gut bacteria in #squirrels has been published by Microbiology Society. Co-authored with University of Surrey, Woodland Trust🌳 & Bangor University, this will help further understanding of grey squirrels' ability to outcompete reds in the UK: microbiologysociety.org/news/press-rel…
#APHAscience

Red Squirrel - leaping through the woodland today. #RedSquirrel #wildlifephotography #ThePhotoHour #Scotland #workshop #Highlands

Five beautiful #forests in #Scotland named as among the best in the UK to visit. Great places for #redsquirrel & #wildlife spotting.

🍃Loch Ard Forest
🍃Coille na Glas Letire
🍃Galloway Forest Park
🍃Ariundle Oakwood National #Nature Reserve
🍃Glen Affric
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Our Chairman Leon and the group have been shortlisted for the Mammal Society’s Mammal Champions 2024, in recognition of the fantastic work our volunteers and local community do to protect our endangered red squirrels.

#redsquirrels #saveourredsquirrels #conservation #cadrsg