FAQ: Is the prevention of grey squirrel spread the only solution to protect Scotland’s red squirrels?
Yes. To effectively protect remaining strong red squirrel populations in north Scotland, we must tackle the main threat to the future survival of red squirrels today; the grey squirrel. The arrival of grey squirrels in an area occupied by red squirrels tends to cause reduced red squirrel breeding and survival rates leading to a gradual decline in their numbers. The prevention of grey squirrel spread is the only solution in the short-term to help red squirrels survive.
SSRS is also working to improve habitat conditions to help red squirrels thrive and increase in number. Find out more by reading about Our Work in more detail.
Red Squirrels in South Scotland (RSSS), the sister project of SSRS, is works to contain grey squirrels and the spread of squirrelpox in south Scotland. This is also a very important part in the effort to save our native red.
