Mark Ferryman

 

Research Scientist, Ecology Division

Mark joined Forest Research in 1990, where he has specialised in grey squirrel population ecology and management.

Current role

• Research Scientist, Ecology Division:
  Providing scientific and technical support to programmes and project leaders in Ecology Division.
• Health and Safety Co-ordinator:
  Providing health and safety information to members of Ecology Division. 

Current programmes

Management of grey squirrels
Providing advice on management of grey squirrels and tree protection issues and training in laboratory and field techniques.

Research areas

• Grey squirrel management
• Tree protection
• Species Action Plans

Main recent publications

Mayle, B., Ferryman, M., Pepper, H. (2007). Controlling Grey Squirrel Damage to Woodlands ^(PDF-1779K). Forestry Commission Practice Note 4 (Revised). Forestry Commission, Edinburgh.

Ferryman, M., Mayle, B. A. and Morgan, G. W. (2006). Visual method for evaluating the state of sexual development in male grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis). Reproduction, Fertility and Development 18, 383-393.

Ferryman, M. and Mayle, B. (2005). Grey squirrel damage prediction - interim progress. Ecotype 30, 1-2.

Mayle, B.; Pepper, H. and Ferryman, M. (2004). Controlling Grey Squirrel Damage to Woodlands. Forestry Commission Practice Note 4 (Revised). Forestry Commission, Edinburgh.