Red Squirrel Conservation in Dumfries & Galloway

The project has the following aims:
*Eradicate squirrelpox from Dumfries & Galloway – and from the Queensbury Estate (the most serious outbreak) in particular.
* Continue to work to establish a grey squirrel control zone in Dumfries & Galloway.
* Test red squirrel carcasses to confirm squirrelpox eradication.
* Train volunteers and estate staff in effective red squirrel conservation and grey squirrel control techniques.