1 Grey squirrel bark stripping campaign toolkit
Toolkit to support the UK Squirrel Accord campaign to increase awareness and evidence of grey squirrel bark stripping through sharing images, videos and stories. Toolkit contains the campaign and UKSA overview, key messages, useful links, suggested text for social media and articles, and campaign images.
Resources library
A novel causal mechanism for grey squirrel bark stripping: the calcium hypothesis 2016 - research - Nichols, C.P. et al.
Research into calcium deficiency as a causal mechanism for grey squirrel bark stripping.
An Analysis of the Cost of Grey Squirrel Damage to Woodland 2021 - research - Royal Forestry Society
Report on the cost of grey squirrel bark stripping damage to woodland in England and Wales using available evidence and developing a replicable methodology.
An overview of wildlife fertility control 2021 - video - Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control
Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control film produced with the intention of educating the public and creating connections between wildlife managers, researchers and advocates. It provides a clear, concise and informative overview of the field of wildlife fertility control and tells the story of ongoing research and projects in the United States.
Can we feed contraceptives to grey squirrels? - research poster - Sarah Beatham, APHA
Sarah Beaham is a key member of the APHA research team working on the UKSA-funded grey squirrel fertility control research project to reduce their numbers. This poster presents work looking at whether or not grey squirrels will eat a contraceptive and how to prevent other species accessing contraceptives.
Conservation plan for red squirrels in Wales 2009 - action plan - Wales Squirrel Forum with Wales Squirrel Partnership
Wales Squirrel Forum with Wales Squirrel Partnership conservation plan to safeguard the future of red squirrels in Wales.
Conservation plan for red squirrels in Wales: review of progress and update 2018 - action plan - Wales Squirrel Forum
Wales Squirrel Forum review and update of the 2009 conservation plan for red squirrels in Wales.
Control of grey squirrels for red squirrel conservation - A code of practice 2015 - best practice - The Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum
The Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum best practice guide to managing grey squirrels for red squirrel conservation. The legislation is specific to Northern Ireland, but the operating practices could be used elsewhere in the British Isles.
Controlling grey squirrels in forests and woodlands in the UK - guidance - Forest Research
Forest Research UK Forestry Standard Technical Note on legal methods of grey squirrel management and best practice.
Developing an oral contraceptive to manage the UK's invasive grey squirrel populations - webinar - Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control
UK Squirrel Accord Director Kay Haw provides an overview of research to develop an oral contraceptive and species-specific feeding hopper to manage grey squirrels. Due to the grey squirrel damaging and killing trees, and causing local extinctions of red squirrels, it is classed as an invasive species in the UK.
England Red Squirrel Action Plan 2023-2028
A new action plan to protect and enhance red squirrel populations in England. This five-year plan, 2023-2028, is supported by numerous red squirrel stakeholders and contains various actions we aim to deliver together.
Fertility Control Projects interview with Dr Giovanna Massei - video - Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control
Giovanna Massei, PhD, Senior Ecologist, Mammal Discipline Leader, of the National Wildlife Management Centre, in the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), discusses fertility control projects with wild boar, feral cattle and grey squirrels.
Grey Squirrel Activity and Impact Assessment Methodology - survey - National Forest
National Forest methodology to assess
levels of grey squirrel activity and impact within woodlands - use with recording sheet. This standard methodology and recording format is used in order to reduce bias and make assessments robust and repeatable.
Grey Squirrel Activity and Impact Recording Sheet - survey - National Forest
National Forest recording sheet to assess levels of grey squirrel activity and impact within woodlands - use with methodology. This standard methodology and recording format is used in order to reduce bias and make assessments robust and repeatable.
Grey squirrel bark stripping damage 2010 - case study - Forest Research, Brenda A. Mayle
Forest research case study on grey squirrel bark stripping damage by Brenda A. Mayle.
Grey squirrel bark stripping research - research poster - Alexandra Ash
Research to understand the drivers of grey squirrel bark stripping damage to trees
Grey squirrel control survey report 2021 - evidence - Royal Forestry Society
Survey of woodland owners and managers on the issue of grey squirrels and their management to protect tree health.
Grey squirrel control with live capture traps - guidance - BASC
BASC guidance on managing grey squirrels using humane live capture traps.
Grey Squirrel Damage - webinar - UK Squirrel Accord
Leading woodland professionals take part in a webinar to mark National Plant Health Week 2020. Discover more about the impacts and challenges created by grey squirrel bark stripping, and work to protect trees and tree health from this damage.
Grey squirrel management 2013 - position statement - Woodland Trust
Woodland Trust position statement on grey squirrel management.
Grey squirrel management action plan for Wales 2018 - action plan - Welsh Government
Welsh Government action plan to manage the effects of grey squirrels on red squirrels and woods in Wales.
Grey squirrels and England's woodlands 2014 - policy and action plan - Forestry Commission
Forestry Commission policy for taking grey squirrel action on the public forest estate.
Long-term strategic recovery plan for pine martens in Britain - strategy - Vincent Wildlife Trust
Strategic recovery plan for pine martens across Britain, which summarises achievements and emphasises the importance of conserving recovering populations in Scotland - by VWT with Natural England and NatureScot.
Monitoring and surveillance to support early warning and rapid response in grey squirrel management - best practice - Red Squirrels United and Newcastle University
Red Squirrels United and Newcastle University offer best practice to guide monitoring and surveillance for effective early warning and rapid response in grey squirrel management.
Protected species advice for developers - guidance - Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage planning advice for developers on red squirrel legislation, preparing a protection plan and mitigation measures needed for developments near red squirrel habitats.
Red squirrel conservation on the Isle of Wight 1991-2020 (part 1) - research - Helen Butler Wight Squirrel Project
An overview of red squirrels on the Isle of Wight written by Wight Squirrel Project's Helen Butler MBE using 30 years of data drawn from science, citizen science and the author's experience.
Red Squirrel Conservation Strategy for Northern Ireland 2022-2032 - strategy - Ulster Wildlife Trust
Strategy to aid the conservation and continued recovery of red squirrels in Northern Ireland.
Red Squirrel Conservation Update - webinar - UK Squirrel Accord
Leading experts from around the UK take part in a webinar to celebrate Red Squirrel Awareness Week 2020. The speakers provide updates on red squirrel conservation work from the four countries and answer key questions from attendees.
Red squirrels in Northern Ireland teacher's resource pack 2017 - education - Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency and the Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum created this resource pack for teachers. It can be used to educate students on conservation for red squirrels. The exercises meet the requirements of the Northern Ireland National Curriculum.
Saving the red squirrel: landscape scale recovery - evidence - Red Squirrel Survival Trust
A collection of case studies from conservation projects, scientific research groups and leading practitioners, which provides scientific evidence, frontline experience and key insights on achieving landscape-scale recovery for red squirrel populations in the UK. Published 2021.
Scottish strategy for red squirrel conservation 2015 - strategy - Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage strategy for Scotland to conserve red squirrels and manage grey squirrels.
Shared experience of red squirrel conservation practice - case studies - European Squirrel Initiative
European Squirrel Initiative e-book of red squirrel conservation case studies from local initiatives throughout the UK.
Squirrel traps licensed for use in the UK 2019 - guidance - British Red Squirrel
British Red Squirrel guidance on squirrel traps licensed for use in the UK.
Survey of RFS members’ views and experiences of grey squirrel control 2014 - survey - Royal Forestry Society
Royal Forestry Society members survey on the impact of grey squirrels on trees and woods, and the effectiveness of grey squirrel management methods.
UKSA fertility control research FAQs June 2021 - research - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord frequently asked questions and answers on the grey squirrel fertility control research we are funding and that is being delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
UKSA newsletter, April 2021 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. June 2020 includes a call for evidence of grey squirrel bark stripping, new reports on grey squirrel tree damage and costs, a look at Plant Health Week and Invasive Species Week 2021, new red squirrel research, and more.
UKSA newsletter, April 2022 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. April 2022 includes information on our grey squirrel bark stripping campaign for 2022, the new Red Squirrel Strategy for Northern Ireland, Volunteer of the Year 2021 winner, new RSNE squirrel reporting app, grey squirrel fertility control update, awareness week, and videos and blogs
UKSA newsletter, August 2021 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. August 2021 looks at September's Red Squirrel Awareness Week and events such as our red squirrel conservation update and the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey. Other news includes a look at our fertility control research, the Volunteer of the Year Award, grey squirrel tree damage evidence, and research papers on using PIT-tagging for measuring small mammal bait uptake and the suitability of urban refugia for the Eurasian red squirrel.
UKSA newsletter, December 2020 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. December 2020 includes a look ahead to events in 2021 e.g. our online fertility control update, progress on national plans/strategies, content on our new YouTube channel e.g. our grey squirrel bark stripping awareness video, results of the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey, and new squirrel research published.
UKSA newsletter, December 2021 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. December 2021 includes an update on our fertility control research (now in year four), Red Squirrel Appreciation Day 2022 - Twitterstorm, news from Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels, changes to forestry legislation in Wales, some of the latest red squirrel research, and a new Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control European office.
UKSA newsletter, December 2022 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
Our December 2022 newsletter looks at plans for Red Squirrel Appreciation Day on 21 January 2023, how to access the updated bark stripping damage survey, results from the RSNE Spring Survey, events for 2023, updates on conservation and research, and more.
UKSA newsletter, June 2020 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. June 2020 includes an update on the fertility control research, a focus on grey squirrel bark stripping, a summary of Red Squirrels United achievements and pine marten research from Northern Ireland.
UKSA newsletter, spring 2019 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. Spring 2019 focuses on creating the new UKSA website, an update on the fertility control research, Invasive Species Week and more.
UKSA newsletter, summer 2019 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. Summer 2019 includes the launch of the new UKSA website, our photography competition, Red Squirrel Awareness Week and the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey.
UKSA newsletter, year-end 2019 - newsletter - UK Squirrel Accord
UK Squirrel Accord newsletter. Year-end 2019 includes an update on the fertility control research at the end of year two, a look forward to Red Squirrel Apreciation Day 2020 and the International Year of Plant Health 2020, and a thanks for all 2019 donations.
Volunteer experiences in red squirrel conservation 2019 - research report - Red Squirrels United
Red Squirrels United and Forest Research report that examines the experiences of volunteers involved in red squirrel conservation and gathers their insights.