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There are two species of squirrel in the UK; red squirrels and grey squirrels. Red squirrels are our native species and have lived in the UK for around 10,000 years, grey squirrels were introduced to the UK from North America by the Victorians in the 1800s, the first record of them escaping and establishing a wild population is 1876.
Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
See red squirrels
Find out where you can see our native red squirrels around the UK.
Adopt a red squirrel
Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a red squirrel with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
Habitat management for red squirrels
A summary of habitat management techniques which help to conserve red squirrels
Helping red squirrels in your garden
Here is advice on how you can help red squirrels at home.
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
Local Group Events Co-ordinator
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Braintree Local Group are looking for a Events Co-Ordinator to arrange the Local Group's events.
Red Squirrel Appeal
Sadly red squirrel numbers in the UK have fallen from around 3.5 million in the 1870s to just 120,000 today. This is why we're working hard to help red squirrels and improve their habitat in…
South and West Wales
Vital volunteers needed to save our last red squirrels
The Wildlife Trusts are leading the largest ever recruitment drive for red squirrel volunteers. With the help of National Lottery funding, the Trusts aim to increase volunteer numbers from 500 to…
Keeping pets away from red squirrels
Some useful tips to help keep your love of red squirrels and your love of pets in harmony.
Red Squirrel Project - Grey Squirrel Control Volunteer - Urban Trap Loan Scheme
This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.
Our Red Squirrel Project needs your help!