Re: Red Squirrels - Commonest in the world

In message <nlaqt15utjhernmj6gm4h9dl8n1t02n7oq@xxxxxxx>, amacmil304@xxxxxxx writes 
On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:37:37 +0000, Malcolm Kane
<malcolm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

In message <h55qt1ln1nrblu2hj1se8hd28oaa6bll2m@xxxxxxx>,
amacmil304@xxxxxxx writes

On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 17:15:41 +0000, Malcolm
<Malcolm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


In article <0vrpt198ifj192p4ttof6s4cht9e8dds09@xxxxxxx>,
amacmil304@xxxxxxx writes

On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:22:39 +0000, Malcolm
<Malcolm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


In article <dl2pt1h7l307f7cb78pl3c6g7vq846q71k@xxxxxxx>,
amacmil304@xxxxxxx writes


Guess who's destroying the red squirrels' habitat in the UK?

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/printFriendly/0,,1-44-2012976-44,00.html

The fake conservationistst who cut down conifers and plant broadleafs.

You're being very selective in your comments, Angus, as you always are.
You can't say you don't know about the extensive programme by genuine
conservationists (the only sort) to try and restore the Caledonian pine
forest as you have commented on it in the past. This is ideal Red
Squirrel habitat.


So has the red population increased as a result?

The project has only just got under way, so it needs time. Even you
ought to know how long it takes trees to grow. Hence the urgency in
preventing the Scottish red squirrel population from dying out because
of the invading greys.


So it's got no bearing on the red population. It's more about
bolstering the identity crisis of Scottishness :-(


Angus do you never worry about demeaning your self by pretending to be
so thick?  Of course it does.  However it is long term.

The Caledonian forest was never re-planted to benefit red squirrels.

Strange Angus you never queried the fact when Malcolm first mentioned it. Why do you suppose it is being recreated then?



By the way do a little bit of research on reds and conifers and I think
you will find that they are mainly important because the reds can
utilise them in a way greys can't.

And the fake conservationists like the Woodland Trust cut them down.

Angus you again deliberately ignore the point. You are whining on about the need for conifers. The need would be much less if there were no greys. The conifers are mainly important because of the greys. With out the greys they are quite happy with mixed woodland and even broad leaf woods. (but admittedly not as happy).

As a fake you conveniently ignore this as it doesn't fit in with your preconceived ideas.



Yes some conifers are needed in red
habitat but reds can and do make use of broad leafed woodland if there
are no greys. The importance of conifers are mainly as an additional
protection against the incursion of greys into red areas.


And the fake conservationists like the Woodland Trust cut them down.

Angus do try to get a grip. Conservationists can remove conifers as they aren't essential to reds. Secondly they aren't removing them where reds are they are removing them in areas where they are damaging other wildlife. Why do you always pretend you are so thick you don't understand. Nobody is likely to be fooled by your over simplifications. Sadly for you.




Doubtless, in your ignorance, you will think it should happen instantly,
just as you appeared to think puffins would return to Ailsa Craig and
Lundy the moment the last rat disappeared. Fortunately, the genuine
conservationists involved know more about such things than a fake like
you.


No Malcolm. The fakes are the so-called conservationists that  killed
the rats that ate the rabbits on the tourist venue that Landmark
built.  That's real ignorance.


You are showing real ignorance Angus.  The problem is a reduction in the
rabbit population not an increase.  Do you have any evidence of rats
taking rabbits as prey.  I can't find a single reference to rabbits as a
prey for rats.


You're showing yours.  Dr Thick referred to an October press release
showing that to be the case.  Look it up.


I will.


--
Malcolm Kane
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