Latest news from CBRSN and a job opportunity

Bill Ferguson - Volunteer of the Year

We are delighted to report that, at our recent AGM, our very own Grey Squirrel Control Officer and CBRSN co-founder, Bill Ferguson was awarded "Volunteer of the Year" by the Red Squirrel Survival Trust.

Bill Ferguson being presented with the Volunteer of the Year award by RSST's Mark Henderson

Everyone at CBRSN managed to keep the award secret right up until the point when Mark Henderson stood up and explained his presence at our AGM.

In his acceptance address, Bill thanked his team of volunteer trappers, without who he cannot do his work which, incidentally, he doesn't get paid for.

Spring Survey almost complete

With many thanks to all of our volunteers, our Spring Survey 2026 is almost complete. Some new volunteers have stepped-in to help out this year as we are now being asked to cover more sample sites and we've lost some of our previous contributors.

As soon as we receive the full results, we'll let you all know.

SSRS are recruiting

Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels are hiring a "Grey Squirrel Control Officer". It is a paid post and will run until 31st March 2028. With a salary of £25,095, this post will be based in and around Dalbeattie, with flexible working throughout South West Scotland.

View Job Advert here

So, if you or anyone you know may be interested, then please share the above link. They have until 7th June 2026 to make contact with SSRS.