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The SGA recently held constructive discussions with SNH about wild boar in Scotland.
In order to help SNH accurately map the distribution of boar in Scotland, we are encouraging members to report any sightings or provide cull returns.
Having the best available information regarding populations will help assess the spread of the species and any possible steps which might be undertaken to control numbers.
There are three methods by which SGA members can assist.
1/ Submit casual sightings through the irecord web page: http://www.brc.ac.uk/irecord/enter-casual-record
2/ An app to record sightings can be downloaded to a phone from this web page http://www.mammal.org.uk/science-research/record-submission/
Both steps 1 and 2 mean the records are stored to the National Biodiversity Network and members can see the records of their sightings, and all others, here.
3/ Members can also email sightings to the SEARS web page by mailing info@sears.scotland.gsi.uk
To do so, the following information will be required:
Location, including a description and grid reference if possible
Date
Time
Number of adult and young boar seen
Any additional information that may be of use.
We encourage all members to get involved if they see any wild boar in the countryside.
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Monday 5 September 2016
SGA MEMBERS CAN HELP WITH WILD BOAR SIGHTINGS
