Grey Squirrels To Be Reduced In An Attempt To Save The Red

There is to be a concerted effort to reduce the numbers of Grey Squirrels in the central belt of Scotland in an effort to preserve the Red Squirrel, which suffers during contact with greys. There are a number of conflicting views on the reasons for the impact of greys, but it may well be a result of a combination of environmental competition and disease.

Part of the reason for the conflict ideas is due to the different preferences the animals show for pinewoods and deciduous woods.