A novel causal mechanism for grey squirrel bark stripping: the calcium hypothesis 2016 - research - Nichols, C.P. et al.
Research into calcium deficiency as a causal mechanism for grey squirrel bark stripping.
Control of grey squirrels for red squirrel conservation - A code of practice 2015 - best practice - The Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum
The Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum best practice guide to managing grey squirrels for red squirrel conservation. The legislation is specific to Northern Ireland, but the operating practices could be used elsewhere in the British Isles.
Fertility Control Projects interview with Dr Giovanna Massei - video - Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control
Giovanna Massei, PhD, Senior Ecologist, Mammal Discipline Leader, of the National Wildlife Management Centre, in the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), discusses fertility control projects with wild boar, feral cattle and grey squirrels.
Grey Squirrel Activity and Impact Assessment Methodology - survey - National Forest
National Forest methodology to assess
levels of grey squirrel activity and impact within woodlands - use with recording sheet. This standard methodology and recording format is used in order to reduce bias and make assessments robust and repeatable.
Grey Squirrel Activity and Impact Recording Sheet - survey - National Forest
National Forest recording sheet to assess levels of grey squirrel activity and impact within woodlands - use with methodology. This standard methodology and recording format is used in order to reduce bias and make assessments robust and repeatable.
Grey squirrel bark stripping damage 2010 - case study - Forest Research, Brenda A. Mayle
Forest research case study on grey squirrel bark stripping damage by Brenda A. Mayle.
Grey squirrel control with live capture traps - guidance - BASC
BASC guidance on managing grey squirrels using humane live capture traps.
Grey Squirrel Damage - webinar - UK Squirrel Accord
Leading woodland professionals take part in a webinar to mark National Plant Health Week 2020. Discover more about the impacts and challenges created by grey squirrel bark stripping, and work to protect trees and tree health from this damage.
Grey squirrel management 2013 - position statement - Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust position statement on grey squirrel management.
Grey squirrel management action plan for Wales 2018 - action plan - Welsh Government
Welsh Government action plan to manage the effects of grey squirrels on red squirrels and woods in Wales.
Grey squirrels and England's woodlands 2014 - policy and action plan - Forestry Commission
Forestry Commission policy for taking grey squirrel action on the public forest estate.
Monitoring and surveillance to support early warning and rapid response in grey squirrel management - best practice - Red Squirrels United and Newcastle University
Red Squirrels United and Newcastle University offer best practice to guide monitoring and surveillance for effective early warning and rapid response in grey squirrel management.
Red squirrels in Northern Ireland teacher's resource pack 2017 - education - Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency and the Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum created this resource pack for teachers. It can be used to educate students on conservation for red squirrels. The exercises meet the requirements of the Northern Ireland National Curriculum.
Scottish strategy for red squirrel conservation 2015 - strategy - Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage strategy for Scotland to conserve red squirrels and manage grey squirrels.
Shared experience of red squirrel conservation practice - case studies - European Squirrel Initiative
European Squirrel Initiative e-book of red squirrel conservation case studies from local initiatives throughout the UK.
Squirrel traps licensed for use in the UK 2019 - guidance - British Red Squirrel
British Red Squirrel guidance on squirrel traps licensed for use in the UK.
Survey of RFS members’ views and experiences of grey squirrel control 2014 - survey - Royal Forestry Society
Royal Forestry Society members survey on the impact of grey squirrels on trees and woods, and the effectiveness of grey squirrel management methods.
UKSA fertility control research FAQs November 2019 - research - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord frequently asked questions and answers on the grey squirrel fertility control research being delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Authority.