NEEPS North East Eco-friendly People's Site    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Grey squirrel threat to Highlands          NEEPS Forum Index -> Go Wild In The Country View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message wildgarlic Site Admin Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 8305 Location: Alford-ish Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:58 am    Post subject: Grey squirrel threat to Highlands Quote: Concerns have been raised over the further spread of grey squirrels after sightings in the Cairngorms. The Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) said greys were now spreading so far north its programme of culling them was the only way to save the native reds. Evidence suggested the animals were travelling along the Tay, Dee and Don rivers towards the Highlands. SWT has said it wants to cull all greys north of a line between Argyll and Angus to protect red squirrels. read more _________________ Neeps Flickr Group - check out some of the fab photos from other Neepsters and share some of your own. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         NEEPS Forum Index -> Go Wild In The Country All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Welcome to Neeps----------------Say HelloSite Stuff What's in the area----------------What's on TV/RadioWhat's on?Meet Up DetailsNeeps Food Co-opScottish ProducersLocal Links The Green bit----------------Views on the newsGreen BuildingRRRR - refuse, Reduce, Reuse, RecyclePermaculture & TransitionGreen ParentingGlobal Warming, Climate Change etcGreen Health & BeautyThe Debating Chamber The Great Outdoors----------------GardeningWeather 2006 - archiveGo Wild In The CountryPetsSheep, Goats, Pigs and Horses etcPoultryweather 2007 - archiveWeather Diary 2009Weather Diary 2008 ArchiveBee Keeping Make, Do and Mend----------------The North Eats........The GarageGadgets, Gizmos and Techie StuffThe Frugal FoodieBetter Than Bought Arts & Crafts----------------Crafty StuffPhotographyPoetry & WritingsArt & HistoryDressmaking The Fun Bit----------------A Wee BletherUnder The Hammer - The Neeps Auction RoomThe Neeps EmporiumReviewsFun & GamesThe Neeps Arms  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Card File  Gallery  Forum Archive Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group