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.

Here is advice on how you can help red squirrels at home.

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

Find out what you can do.

A summary of habitat management techniques which help to conserve red squirrels

Local Authorities manage lots of areas, from parks to road verges to the grounds of office buildings and hospitals. This adds up to a huge area that could be supporting wildlife.

In England alone, one in six properties are at risk of flooding. Approaches of the past are no longer enough and Wildlife Trusts are leading the way in delivering Natural Flood Management Solutions which slow the flow of water through catchments, reducing flood risk downstream.

Some useful tips to help keep your love of red squirrels and your love of pets in harmony.