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There are two species of squirrel in the UK; red squirrels and grey squirrels. Red squirrels are our native species and have lived in the UK for around 10,000 years, grey squirrels were introduced to the UK from North America by the Victorians in the 1800s, the first record of them escaping and establishing a wild population is 1876.
Helping red squirrels in your garden
Here is advice on how you can help red squirrels at home.
See red squirrels
Find out where you can see our native red squirrels around the UK.
Habitat management for red squirrels
A summary of habitat management techniques which help to conserve red squirrels
MPs and Ministers: How you can help defend nature
Find out what you can do.
Keeping pets away from red squirrels
Some useful tips to help keep your love of red squirrels and your love of pets in harmony.
Red squirrel
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.
How can Local Authorities help insects?
Local Authorities manage lots of areas, from parks to road verges to the grounds of office buildings and hospitals. This adds up to a huge area that could be supporting wildlife.
How nature can help prevent flooding
In England alone, one in six properties are at risk of flooding. Approaches of the past are no longer enough and Wildlife Trusts are leading the way in delivering Natural Flood Management Solutions which slow the flow of water through catchments, reducing flood risk downstream.
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…
Vital volunteers needed to save our last red squirrels
The Wildlife Trusts are leading the largest ever recruitment drive for red squirrel volunteers. With the help of National Lottery funding, the Trusts aim to increase volunteer numbers from 500 to…
How nature can help people experiencing loneliness
Dominic Higgins reports on findings from the BBC's Loneliness Project and what The Wildlife Trusts are doing to help.