Grampian Squirrel Group - Conservation of Red Squirrels in Grampian

Since the formation of the Grampian Squirrel Group the group has achieved the following:

A red squirrel conservation plan was prepared as part of the North East Local Biodiversity Action Plan
after the red squirrel was identified as a priority species in the North East.

A survey of red squirrel and grey squirrel activity across the whole of Grampian
was completed in 2000 and has been updated every year since.
A new management plan for Hazelhead Park was devised with Aberdeen City Council
to promote the long term prospects of red squirrels living in the park.
National Trust for Scotland and Forestry Commission woodland closest to Aberdeen City and alongside the Dee and the Don at Countesswells, Drum and Bennachie
are now being managed to benefit red squirrels.
All forestry planting and felling schemes on Deeside and Donside are are
checked to make sure they take into account the needs of red squirrels.
Across Grampian red squirrel conservation is now a major part of the
Forestry management planning process.

Two rope bridges were put up in Banchory and Torphins at red squirrel accident black spots. An innovative rope bridge was also put across the river at Gight. Further bridges are also in the pipeline for Ellon and Aboyne.
A grey squirrel control course was held in spring 2004 and a large scale control programme is planned for 2005

If you have any general enquiries please email us at

squirrelofficer@grampiansquirrelgroup.co.uk

and we are always keen to gain new members. If you would like to get involved you can email us at

ceciliarogers@hotmail.com.