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The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
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.
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
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.
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…
Helping red squirrels in your garden
Here is advice on how you can help red squirrels at home.
Keeping pets away from red squirrels
Some useful tips to help keep your love of red squirrels and your love of pets in harmony.
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!
Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership
Wild words for wild places: 26 Habitats week four
Throughout September 26 Writers are rhapsodising about our wonderful wild places, from peat bogs to hedgerows. Here are the latest six of their powerful poems about nature.