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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.
See red squirrels
Find out where you can see our native red squirrels around the UK.
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.
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.
Keeping pets away from red squirrels
Some useful tips to help keep your love of red squirrels and your love of pets in harmony.
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…
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!
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
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
£1.2m National Lottery grant to protect UK’s red squirrels
A unique new project to secure the future of the native nutkin in the UK is set to receive £1.2million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
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!