Red Squirrel Conservation in North Wales
We are firmly committed to dramatically reducing grey squirrel populations in Wales.
We want to protect native species and forests which are threatened by the grey squirrel. This includes the rare red squirrel which has been driven close to extinction.
The eradication of grey squirrels from Anglesey has heralded the dramatic recovery of the red squirrel population and is a success we want to build upon. We are grateful for the support of some wonderful photographers including Hugh Rowlands who provided this glorious photograph.
Our current project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The ‘Magical Mammals’ project is a five year initiative empowering local people with the skills and confidence to drive forward woodland mammal conservation in Wales.
Squirrel Map
Discover a real-time look at red squirrel populations across the region. Submit your own sightings and help us build a clearer picture of their habitats and movements.
Become a Member
Become part of a dedicated network of red squirrel enthusiasts. Your membership helps fund conservation projects, research, and educational initiatives.
Education
Dive into resources, guides, and fun activities to learn about red squirrels and their environments. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, educators, and wildlife lovers alike.
Report a Squirrel Sighting
Save Our Squirrels Petition
Thanks to everyone who signed our petition calling for research into a vaccine for deadly Squirrelpox virus. Over 11,000 people signed.
For further information on squirrelpox please read
Iolo Williams our Patron
“I have followed the success of the Anglesey red squirrel project with great interest because it is so heartening to see the reds striking back. Thanks to the dedication of a few individuals, our native squirrel can once more be seen in Anglesey woodlands and eventually, I would love to see greys eradicated from the whole of Britain.”
Iolo Williams, TV presenter and wildlife expert
Please Report Dead Red Squirrels
Red squirrels are increasingly being killed on Anglesey roads as the animals increase in number and distribution. We are urgently monitoring the situation and have funding to erect two rope bridges in 2014. It is really important that we are able to demonstrate a need for these and that we place them in the best locations to reduce traffic related mortality of red squirrels.
In addition to recording deaths, we work in partnership with AHVLA Vets in Penrith and Mr David Everest of AHVLA Weybridge to detect pathological infections and screen for viral particles in tissue samples. This work is invaluable as it provides a means of monitoring for disease outbreaks in the red squirrel population.
If anyone sees a dead red squirrel could you either ring 07966150847 or email the project staff/volunteers ([email protected]).
If bodies can be picked up (using a plastic bag or gloves), we are happy to come and collect from any local address. We will subsequently let people who have collected animals know the results of Post Mortems.
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[photo Sydney Williams]
Pox outbreaks in native red squirrel populations. Endless. Repeated. Widespread. We need a pox vaccine. https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246919
Thousands sign the petition to save the red squirrel. Lend your support too and help get a vaccine for deadly squirrelpox virus https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246919
