Minutes 6th Sept 2011

J.F introduced. JF is from LLTNP who is providing support for the Group with regard new projects. He had previously met with J and looked at a proposed Action Plan for 2011/12 and agreed with it in principal.

 

The following areas where then looked at and relevant comments made:-

 

1. Squirrel Hides

• Arrange to look at Hide Glenbranter [Forestry Commission] Park Ranger will organise in order to gain idea type required plus look on websites for other designs
• Approach sites proposed to see if they are willing to have a Squirrel Hide and will help with running and maintaining. Park Ranger to contact Kilfinnan as in process of felling trees and may be able to help re materials for squirrel hides.
• Identify funding options – JF will look into this

 

2. Regular Newspaper Articles
Agreed in principal – H @ J to work on 2- general article plus another on release of A’s baby squirrel.

 

3. Squirrel Box Sales
Agreed in principal

 

4. Squirrel Monitoring
Put on next months agenda

 

5. Develop Road Shows
Agreed in principal

 

6. Develop Web Site
Agreed in principal plus suggestions to go onto Face book, Dunoon Website and Glow – an educational site.

 

7. New Members
Agreed in principal
J.B. provided name of person willing to become Treasures H.S. to follow up.

 

It was felt an extra Area needed to be added to the list.

 

8. First Aid for Red Squirrels
Due to recent experience of rescuing a red squirrel it was felt that it would be extremely beneficial if CRSG could have their own facility to nurse an injured Red squirrel. JE was introduced to the group and agreed to take on that role with the group providing relevant equipment. She has an HND in animal care and has had training with handling red squirrels. The group thanked Janet for her much needed help re this matter and J said she would liaise with JE re information she had gained from Hesselhead.

 

In addition it was felt that notices should be posted in the Vets, Pet Shops, Library providing the public with information required when they find a damaged red squirrel – content to be decided at next meeting

 

The Meeting concluded with a short report from Jan re her attendance at the Regional meeting for Red Squirrels. The Bad news was that the squirrel pox virus has spread right across southern Scotland and that concerns were raised re continued funding for saving the red squirrels. Good news a large amount of greys have been successfully eliminated especially in the west Lomond Area.

 

The meeting concluded and J thanked everyone for their attendance
It was agreed that the next meeting should take place on Wed 19th October 2011 at 6.30 at S.N.H.Office