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Red squirrels

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.
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See red squirrels

Find out where you can see our native red squirrels around the UK.
Species

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.

Job

Data Officer

This link will open on the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust website.

Do you love detail, data, and wildlife?

Wiltshire and Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC) is looking for a methodical and reliable Data Officer to help manage and deliver high-quality…

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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!
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Peatland Data Officer

This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.

We are seeking to recruit a Peatland Data Officer to join our team.

This exciting new role will play an integral part in our peatland restoration projects across Cumbria. The successful…