Borders red squirrel frontline visited by minister
Southern Scotland is seen as a key area in protecting the
country's red squirrels
Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson has visited the Borders
to see steps being taken to protect red squirrels.
The Red Squirrel South of Scotland project aims to stop the pox
virus carried by grey squirrels spreading.
Scotland is one of the UK's last red squirrel strongholds, with
the south of the country seen as being on the frontline of
conservation efforts.
He said the work being carried out in southern Scotland was an
excellent example of public and private sectors working together in
"pushing back grey squirrels".
