Do you report grey squirrels?

‘However, it is no longer considered feasible to eradicate grey squirrels, so the requirement to report their presence on one’s land is no longer useful or observed… people will no longer be required to report sightings of grey squirrels on their land. ‘

Are grey squirrels protected in Scotland?

Scotland’s native red squirrels are specially protected. Grey squirrels, a non-native species introduced from North America, aren’t protected.

Are there red squirrels in Dumfries and Galloway?

You might see red squirrels in any Scottish wood, but head for the pine forests of the Highlands and Dumfries & Galloway for your best chance to spot these colourful forest favourites.

A local Red Squirrel Group is calling on Dumfries residents to help protect the town’s red squirrels by taking part in a grey squirrel trap-loan scheme. The Lower Nithsdale Red Squirrel Group, in partnership with Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, is asking residents to join a trap-loan scheme that will help prevent Dumfries from becoming […]

How can I get rid of grey squirrels in my area?

Landowners in certain areas can control grey squirrels under Forestry Grant Scheme funding, or join the project’s trap-loan scheme. Woodland owners, meanwhile, can adjust the management of their woods to benefit red squirrels. Please contact your local Conservation Officer for more information.

How are volunteers helping grey squirrels in Scotland?

Volunteer support – Networks of local volunteers are contributing to vital grey squirrel control work in south Scotland by participating in our trap-loan scheme. Our survey volunteers have also helped us monitor changes in red and grey squirrel numbers across the region.

Where do grey squirrels come from in Scotland?

Since their introduction to urban gardens and parks by humans in the late 19th Century, grey squirrels have spread southwards from the Central Belt, completely replacing red squirrels in Lothian, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, parts of Ayrshire and parts of the Scottish Borders.