Monitoring Squirrels

Introduction

Any plan for the conservation of wildlife has to be based on a knowledge of where the chosen
subject is found, and how many there are. The red squirrel is no exception, and it is important
that we continue gathering this information to guide present and future conservation work.

In Grampian, sightings of red and grey squirrels have been collected by NESBREC. These records show us where the two species of squirrel occur, and provide us with a general picture of distribution. However, there is a need to build on this with more detailed information if advice is to be given on where and how red squirrel conservation work should be undertaken.

Monitoring Squirrels in the Grampian Area

The survey method we have chosen to use is an on-going squirrel monitoring programme.
We rely on support from the general public, and local conservation groups to help to co-ordinate
this work. If you are interested in helping to survey squirrels, please complete and submit our
online recording form each time you see a squirrel or squirrels in the Grampian area.