Kayleigh Rimmer: http://bsue45.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/grey-squirrel-mayhem/
Comment:
"A good blog that succinctly summarises the details of Dr. Shuttleworth's talk, with good factual reporting. You haven't discussed the culling on Anglesey at all, what was your opinion of this? Were you surprised with the rapidity of the population recovery of the Reds after the Greys were controlled?
I was highly interested to know the facts and empirical evidence behind the controlling of Greys having a real impact on Reds recovery. It's interesting to know that these techniques do work and could possibly be extended to the wider country. Do you think it'll ever be possible to wipe out Greys? Or that it's worth the expense of doing so? It could be that controlling the density and overall population size of the Greys is the answer, rather than totally exterminating them. This might help limit the amount of pox carriers and stop the disease spreading further into the Red population... like that demonstrated on Anglesey.
Also, have you explored the Red Squirrel Survival Trust website? Although poorly put together, it does provide lots more information and relevant links to other Grey squirrel control programmes. Do you think it's likely you might ever have to do this in your future career? As a reserve warden I might have to do it as part of the day to day management, how would you feel if you were forced to do it, even in a humane manner?"
Also a follow up reply to her reply.
Nicola Amer: http://bsu0af.wordpress.com/2014/02/22/dragons-den-workshop-monday-17th-february/
Comment:
"It's nice to see the things you learnt from the Dragon's Den. I agree with you about the second session. Given the amount of times they've said we will have to use business plans in any line of work, it would be nice to be given some of these kinds of tasks. The Dragon's Den was still all about setting up/developing a business. I guess we might have to do this as part of a company in future, but what other things might be involved? It would also have been helpful to be given more instruction on each section, don't you think? We made up pretty much all our finance figures, but it might have been helpful to be told better ways to come up with projected profits, income, outgoings and other relevant financial calculations.
Also maybe a bit more instruction on the kinds of rules and regulations we might come across whilst applying for funding, or setting up environmental businesses. Things like public liability insurance, tax and health and safety standards were only briefly mentioned in the session, but it would be good to know more about these things.
Well done for stating how you think the session could have been improved, I've barely seen this on other blogs. "
James Haden: http://jameshaden.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/seminar-lets-all-save-the-lesser-of-two-evils/
Comment:
"A very interesting blog with a view point I haven't heard before. I think you're right on some points. The financial burden of culling the Greys will be excessive, if the job is to be done properly. However, the Reds, although a potential pest, are always found in much lower densities than grey squirrels. Also, do you have any empirical evidence that Reds are a pest? I don't say this to contradict you, I'm genuinely interested in reading about the other side of the debate, since it is so rarely reported.
I do think we have a duty to at least maintain some of our native reds though. They are genetically distinct from the mainland European animals, and the only reason their population has been decimated so totally is due to our intervention in the first place. Although it's totally infeasible to wipe out grey squirrels, it may be worth endeavouring to continue excluding them from Scotland at the very least, just to protect some of the native reds.
Also, as a biologist I can't help wondering why humans deem themselves more important than any other species. Why is the fact that either of the species invade our homes such a problem? If we build houses and reduce the amount of habitat available, is it any wonder they move into our houses, and then chew the things they find in there. If anything we should applaud their resourcefulness which displays a curiosity and flexibility of mind that may even rival our own.
All in all I can see your point and would be interested to hear more about. Can you point me in the direction of any relevant literature, or answer my questions/tell me more about your opinion?"
Plus an in depth follow up debate.
James Stops: http://jstops.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/cv-covering-letter/
Comment:
"A very nice blog and round up of how you found the exercise useful. Has it inspired you to keep an eye on job websites? I actually submitted my CV and covering letter to the employer and have been extremely lucky to be accepted for the position. Although it starts in April, the employer has recognised that I will need to complete my degree and has made allowances for this. I pointed this fact out in my covering letter, and they were still willing to hire me. Therefore it may well be worth you applying for jobs you find interesting; if the employer wants you enough, they may even hold the start date back. The Welsh Water woman at the careers cafe said that they put the start date of her job back because they wanted her for the job.
I thought this exercise was the most useful of the module, but also wished they would talk us through some of the other application methods. So many job seem to have their own application forms these days, and there seems to be quite an art to transferring your own CV into these...have you tried any of these application types? And how have you found them if so?
Good luck with the rest of your degree and hope you get some of those good applications in before you graduate."
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