wildgarlic
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Grey squirrels to be driven out of southern Scotland | Quote: | Plans to set up a no-go zone for grey squirrels across the south of Scotland were today announced by a government minister.
The move is intended to protect Scotland's native red squirrel, and to halt the northward spread of a deadly virus.
Squirrelpox is carried by grey squirrels and does not harm them, but is deadly to red squirrels, condemning them to a lingering death by starvation over 15 days.
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The latest move in the drive to protect red squirrels was announced by environment minister Mike Russell who warned it was "absolutely vital" to stop the spread of the virus.
He also insisted that humane destruction of grey squirrels was "absolutely necessary" for the success of the project. |
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wildgarlic
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More squirrel news....
| Quote: | Growing numbers of buzzards could have had a negative impact on other rare species, it has been claimed.
The bird of prey known for targeting carrion and rabbits is also said to be killing endangered animals including red squirrels. |
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We've got plenty buzzards here, and also oyster catchers were here along with the lapwings and curlews (indeed more curlews than I've seen for a long time this year)
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misteralz
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Humane destruction is fine by me, as long as it's by shooting and subsequently eating them. 
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wildgarlic
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I think it would be a good idea for that to happen actually - better than wasting them. Apparently it tastes good.
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wildgarlic
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http://news.scotsman.com/latestne...ey-squirrels-are-now-a.4442404.jp
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