Unlike many red squirrel populations on the British mainland, the Isle of Wight (IoW) remains grey squirrel free. Acting as a sanctuary for this native and now endangered species. Red squirrels are thriving on the island thanks to conservation efforts
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Action Oak press release Newly published State of the UK’s Oaks report outlines risks to UK oak trees. A new report outlines the pressures currently affecting the UK’s oak trees, and the emerging risks to the long?term future of this iconic
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Recent reports indicate an increase in the interest in and use of live squirrel traps/feeders with escape holes built into them (see example image). The aim being to trap invasive greys while allowing non-target, native reds the ability to escape
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Ulster Wildlife press release Red Squirrel Appreciation Day marks the start of a nationwide citizen science effort to track squirrels and pine martens across the island of Ireland To celebrate Red Squirrel Appreciation Day, the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey
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Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels press release Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) has collected over 250,000 records of squirrels since the project began, just in time to celebrate Red Squirrel Appreciation Day The data will be uploaded to the National Biodiversity Network Atlas, the UK’s largest repository of publicly available biodiversity data, and
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A major survey to assess the damage caused to trees and woods by non-native grey squirrels – last estimated to cost England and Wales £37 million a year – is being launched across the UK. The UK Squirrel Accord is asking
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By Joshua Adams, Red Squirrel Ranger, Cumbria Wildlife Trust When it comes to protecting red squirrels, knowing exactly who’s visiting your feeders and when can make all the difference between thriving populations and unintended harm. Over the years, our monitoring toolkit
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Red Squirrel Recovery Network press release Red Squirrel Recovery Network launches ‘Don’t Be Shy’ campaign to protect UK’s endangered red squirrels. Red squirrels are not just adorable; they’re a vital part of our ecosystem and natural heritage. Their population has declined across the
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Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) researchers funded by the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) and supporters attained a world first for wildlife fertility control. Positive news for a programme aiming to find a non-lethal option for invasive grey squirrel management. The
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Here are a few photos of the event. Thanks to Hannah Hyde from the University of Greenwich and Professor Giovanna Massei of the Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control. Including lots of faces of concentration during a short session on
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The UK Squirrel Accord is looking for volunteers and land managers in Yorkshire, Lancashire and County Durham to help protect the area’s remaining populations of our native red squirrel and young woodlands, following confirmation of further funding from the Forestry
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Endangered red squirrels have been found for the first time in an 18-hectare Sitka spruce plantation in the Western Yorkshire Dales. This positive news is being announced to coincide with Red Squirrel Appreciation Day (21 January). Reds had not been seen
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Many of us recognise the charismatic red squirrel with their tufted ears as one of the most cherished sights in British woodlands. They were once the only squirrel present in the UK, but spotting a red squirrel today is a
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We are looking to recruit two positions, covering Yorkshire, Lancashire and County Durham One position in the east and one in the west Reporting to: UK Squirrel Accord Director and Executive Committee Contract: Fixed-term, self-employed, full-time role Location: Remote working with local travel in
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During Red Squirrel Awareness Week, 02-08 October 2023, the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) thanks the Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) partners for including an important trial in their exciting new project backed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. UKSA will
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Over the last 150 years, England’s red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, populations have significantly declined. This iconic species is now classed as nationally endangered. Evidence shows that the expansion of grey squirrel populations and range are the main cause of local red
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Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has received multiple reports of red squirrels with suspected squirrelpox virus in Johnsfield just outside Lockerbie. Locals are urged to remain vigilant as this fatal disease could have serious consequences for the local red squirrel population. Within
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Funded by the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) and supporters, the Animal & Plant Health Agency’s (APHA) Wildlife Team is developing an oral contraceptive and species specific feeding hopper to manage populations of grey squirrels in the UK. This work hopes to reduce the damaging
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