For those who are interested in the protection of red
squirrels, there is a very useful guidance
note produced by Forestry Commission Scotland. If you are
concerned with forest operations or planning applications, this
note will be of use to you.
Click here to view or download it.
It is entitled Forest operations and red squirrels in
Scottish Forests - the law and good practice. The survey,
forest design and operational planning practices set down in this
guidance note should minimise disturbance and damage to red
squirrels and their dreys from forest operations. It also
summaries conservations status and red squirrels and the law.
