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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.

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.

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 bark stripping research - research poster - Alexandra Ash
Research to understand the drivers of grey squirrel bark stripping damage to trees

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.

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.

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.

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.

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