Red squirrels in rude health at Loch of the Lowes reserve
A concerted effort to save one of Scotland's best-loved native species appears to be bearing fruit. (...)
'We are now ruled by bureaucrats' — anger at council's efforts to overturn local planning decision
Democracy in the planning system is being crushed as ''unelected bureaucrats'' attempt to overrule decisions taken by local councillors, it has been claimed. (...)
Councillors decide blocking housing for one squirrel would be nuts
A recommendation to refuse a housing development because the proposed site is home to a red squirrel was ridiculed by councillors this week. (...)
Wild invaders cost Scotland £251 million a year
Grey squirrels and other non-native species are costing the Scottish economy £251 million a year and £1.7 billion throughout the whole of Britain, according to a new report. (...)
Red squirrel on road to recovery at rescue centre
An injured red squirrel that was sniffed out by a dog is now recovering in Scottish SPCA care. (...)
Quarry appeal rejected to protect wood's squirrels
A controversial planning application involving extraction of around one million tonnes of sand and gravel from a site near Ladybank has been stopped in its tracks by a Scottish Government planning appeals reporter. (...)
Efforts to save Fife wildlife under way
The race to save "Ratty" is being run in Fife, as the region rolls out its bio-diversity action plan. (...)
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