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Introducing a new species is never a good idea because the consequences are
unpredictable.
Keeping them from spreading to Cape Breton may be the most practical
approach, at this point. That is gonna need a lot of public education,
because inevitably, some misguided soul will bring one or some over. I am
not sure if there are any laws prohibiting introduction, but that may be an
additional avenue to explore.
From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]
On Behalf Of Fritz McEvoy
Sent: September-16-13 11:22 AM
To: NS NATURE
Subject: RE: [NatureNS] Black Squirrel
Hi All,
I've noted, with some concern over the last few years, the gradual
expansion of the Gray Squirrel in Nova Scotia. It now appears to be a
breeding species in the province and is expanding it's range every year.
Does anyone know why this was allowed to happen? My understanding is that
the Gray Squirrel was introduced into the province and not as a part of a
natural expansion of its range. Does the province have any plans on slowing
the range expansion of this invasive species (if it is indeed considered an
invasive species) or is it now too late? Are there any studies of what may
happen to the local Red Squirrel population (and other habitat competing
species) or can they coexist?
There seems to be a lack of interest in the Gray Squirrel's establishing
a foothold in the province by naturalists as well as authorities and I
wonder if that is do to the fact it is a 'cute' small mammal and just not a
major supposed threat to business interests unlike the green crab, brown
spruce longhorn beetle or giant hogweed. Having dealt with them for decades,
while living in Toronto, I don't consider them cute and hope the province
will at least try and keep them from spreading to Cape Breton. All the
best.
Fritz McEvoy
Sunrise Valley CB, (near
Dingwall)
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From: sternrichard@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 09:48:50 -0300
Subject: Re: [NatureNS] Black Squirrel
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Hi,
"Black" squirrel is a color phase of the Gray squirrel, which is bigger than
our native squirrel, and seems to be locally invading NS. They have become
quite common in Kings County.
Richard Stern
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 16, 2013, at 9:41 AM, Gaz Manning <gaz@accesswave.ca> wrote:
Saw a Black Squirrel in the back yard today ,can't say I have ever seen one
before in Nova Scotia
Gary Manning
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Fritz McEvoy<br><b>Sent:</b> September-16-13 11:22 =
AM<br><b>To:</b> NS NATURE<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [NatureNS