The consultation is now closed.
Analysis of consultation responses.
View the squirrel strongholds consultation analysis of responses (PDF 130K).
Please note the analysis document was updated in February 2010 as the details of three sites in Argyll (Inverliever, Eredine and Kilmichael) were originally omitted in error.
The consultation
This consultation introduces the concept of red squirrel strongholds as sites for the enhanced management of forests for red squirrels, and presents them within the context of wider work to conserve the red squirrel in Scotland.
Strongholds are part of the Scottish Government’s strategy to secure the future of the red squirrel in Scotland.
We would welcome your views on our proposals. We want to know whether we have identified an appropriate suite of stronghold sites, together with suitable management prescriptions and support, to give red squirrels a future in mainland Scotland, in the eventuality that grey squirrels spread throughout the country. We are not seeking views on grey squirrel control.
Responding to the consultation
The deadline for consultation responses was 26th June 2009.
Consultation papers and information
- Respondees were requested to read the consultation information provided, starting with What is a red squirrel stronghold?
- How to respond to the consultation provided more information on submitting a response
- You can also download a PDF version of the consultation document (PDF 352k) or view the consultation flyer (PDF 1.4Mb)
