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Forest Operations and Red Squirrels in Scottish Forests

Forest Operations and Red Squirrels in Scottish Forests

This note sets out further advice on how to plan and carry out forest operations and recreational activities in woodlands to minimise the possible impacts on red squirrels.

The survey, forest design and operational planning practices set out in this note should minimise disturbance and damage to red squirrels and their dreys from forest operations.

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