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Find out where you can see our native red squirrels around the UK.
Red squirrels
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.
Dunsmore Living Landscape
Dunsmore Living Landscape is a precious slice of countryside from the outskirts of Coventry and Leamington to the ancient Fosse Way.
Habitat management for red squirrels
A summary of habitat management techniques which help to conserve red squirrels
The Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape
The Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape has been operating since 2012 and seeks to better connect wildlife habitats and engage with local communities.
Charnwood Forest Living Landscape
Charnwood Forest Living Landscape, situated to the south of Loughborough, covers 16,000 hectares. Strikingly different to anywhere else in the East Midlands, the Charnwood Forest is defined by craggy hilltops, dry stone walls, fast flowing streams, ancient woodlands and open views.
Helping red squirrels in your garden
Here is advice on how you can help red squirrels at home.
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.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
East Cheshire Living Landscape Volunteer
This link will open on the Cheshire Wildlife Trust website.
Our Living landscape volunteers meet every Tuesday and on occasional additional days of the week between 10am and 3pm.
You don't need to commit to volunteering every week, we will…
West Cheshire Living Landscape Volunteer
This link will open on the Cheshire Wildlife Trust website.
Our Living landscape volunteers meet most Tuesdays and Thursdays and on occasional additional days of the week between 10am and 3pm.
You don't need to commit to volunteering every…
Keeping pets away from red squirrels
Some useful tips to help keep your love of red squirrels and your love of pets in harmony.