Grey Squirrel Control Course (LANTRA Award)

This course is for people involved in grey squirrel management whether for red squirrel conservation or for control to prevent further economic and environmental damage caused by this non-native invasive species. Accreditation will be given to participants who show proficiency in all aspects of grey squirrel management including the reasons for and methods of control.

What will be covered?
• Red and Grey Squirrel Ecology
• Reasons for controlling grey squirrels
• Methods of Control
• Law
• Your Squirrel Management within the Big Picture
• Safety and consideration for all involved
• Records, Monitoring
• Test of theory
• Setting up Feeding Stations: practical with assessment
• Setting up traps, dispatch: practical with assessment.

The course takes around 4 hours to complete and will be essential for those who are claiming the WS3 squirrel control grant.