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…
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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…
The Eastern Isles are made up of a handful small islands and numerous adjacent islets and rocks form the Eastern Isles, immediately to the south-east of St Martin’s. This is a haven for seabirds…
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.
Do you have a passion for wildlife and a commitment to protecting one of the UK’s most iconic species?
As part of the Red Squirrel Recovery Network, we're launching a new initiative to recruit and train Volunteer Red Squirrel rangers.
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 Squirrel and improve their habitat in…
Rachel Wilson, Environmental Consultant and Wildlife Rehabilitator, will talk about pine martens and their release in Cumbria and the affect they can have in saving the red squirrel.
Discover the magical world of British small mammals, with Dr Simone Bullion