The Forestry Commission has carried out the first ever full survey of the Red Squirrels at reserves in Cumbria. A total of 416 red squirrels were recorded during a 12-week period between May and August 2010, although individual squirrels could have been caught more than once. 75 traps were located within the reserves at Whinlatter Forest, Dodd Wood, Wythop and … [Read more...] about Red squirrel survey
Grey Squirrels
The Big Give – For native squirrels
On the 7th-11th of December 2009 The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside are teaming up with the Big Give to help protect the Red Squirrel. They are aiming to raise a total of £64,000 with a 'matched funding' scheme. Any money donated online at www.thebiggive.org.uk to the red squirrel appeal will be matched by the website. The Big Give … [Read more...] about The Big Give – For native squirrels
Squirrel Pox Virus in Merseyside
The first confirmed case of Squirrel pox virus in Blundellsands, Merseyside has been confirmed. This is a devastating blow to conservationists working to protect our endangered Red Squirrels. Sally Orritt from the Save our Squirrels campaign said ‘We are working to keep the Grey squirrels away from the Red Squirrels, we really need to get our message out loud and … [Read more...] about Squirrel Pox Virus in Merseyside
Red Squirrels given cash boost
The survival of red squirrels in the Greater Morpeth area has been given an enormous boost after a £10,000 donation from regional developer The Banks Group. Red squirrels in the town have been under serious threat of localised extinction, as the town has become invaded by hordes of non-native grey squirrel looking to set up permanent residence in its parks and … [Read more...] about Red Squirrels given cash boost