In the second of our 'wildlife at risk' series, Sam Campbell reports how habitat loss, disease and funding cuts leave the iconic red squirrel facing a bleak future
… Red squirrels under siege as conservation groups … Sam Campbell | 2nd September 2011 News Squirrels Wildlife Natural World … many British people likely share. 'Our squirrels are facing a battle for survival. It …
A project to reintroduce red squirrels to isolated areas of regenerating forest in the Scottish Highlands gets under way this month. This will increase both the numbers and the range of red squirrels in the UK, and help to regenerate their native Caledonian forest habitat.
… Red squirrels return to Scotland's Caledonian … A project to reintroduce red squirrels to isolated areas of regenerating … both the numbers and the range of red squirrels in the UK, and help to regenerate … project to boost the number of the UK's red squirrels by relocating individuals to …
The return of pine martens to central Ireland has been followed by a resurgence of red squirrels, writes Emma Sheehy. Now that the predatory mammal is being seen south of the Scottish border, the same could happen in England. The heavier grey squirrel is easy prey for pine martens, and their demise could open up ecological space for the native red to recolonise.
… has been followed by a resurgence of red squirrels, writes Emma Sheehy. Now that the … grey squirrel. Unlike pine martens, grey squirrels are not native to Britain. These … woodlands and has a big economic cost. Grey squirrels' success has also been to the …
Red squirrel reintroductions move to Sutherland in new phase of groundbreaking project.
… Scotland have partnered up to return red squirrels to a Sutherland wood. The releases … the first time. Launching a drive to help red squirrels extend their range further north, … Critically, the region is free of grey squirrels. Iconic animals Becky Priestley, …
Trees for Life is reintroducing red squirrels back to their former forest homes in Scotland - with great success. JACK ALEXANDER reports on the benefits of the project and plans for the future.
… Trees for Life is reintroducing red squirrels back to their former forest homes in … A project by Trees for Life relocating red squirrels to their old forest homes in … The conservation charity is reintroducing squirrels to suitable native woodlands in the …
With red squirrel populations in serious decline, the charity Trees for Life is raising money to bring the rare species back to woodlands in the north-west Highlands. RICHARD BUNTING reports
… Richard Bunting | 19th March 2018 News Red Squirrels Trees For Life … £22,000 to ensure a better future for red squirrels in the Highlands of Scotland. Red squirrels are threatened by the spread of …
The Red Squirrel Appeal aims to raise money to develop a vaccine for a deadly disease that is quickly destroying the remaining population
… investigation recently revealed , red squirrels are under siege from habitat loss, … in Wales. A n estimated 60 per cent of grey squirrels, which since 1920 have replaced red squirrels in much of England and Wales, carry …
Should we really be spending £1.2 million a year to conserve red squirrels? Yes we should, writes James Borrell. But with Africa's rhinos facing extinction, and vital conservation in UK's overseas 'biodiversity jewels' sadly underfunded, there are much better investments we should be making too.
… Beyond squirrels: biodiversity doesn't stop at Dover … spending £1.2 million a year to conserve red squirrels? Yes we should, writes James … why are we worrying about hedgehogs , squirrels or wild boar ? Last year, around …
A new EU Regulation aims to limit the spread of invasive species through 'pathway controls' and bans on possession, transport and trade, writes Yannic Rack. But will it be up to the most important task - keeping the most hazardous aliens out, before they ever get the chance to become a nuisance?
EU turns fire on invasive species already costing €12 billion a year Yannic Rack | 25th March 2015 Comment Natural World Invasive Species red-squirrel-cut.jpg A new EU Regulation aims to limit the …
Sanctions against Russian natural resource tycoons could be good for the environment, writes eco-campaigner Konstantin Rubakhin - if only they would target the right people. But so far, the EU has been turning a blind eye to powerful Kremlin insiders with an open licence to pollute and destroy.
… He walks through the forest and sees that the squirrels are dying of hunger. He turns to the partisans and asks them to feed the squirrels. They swear at him, saying that … lost. The woodsman goes away thinking, "the squirrels are hungry and things aren't going …
Biological invasions are considered the second cause of recent species extinctions.
The charisma of invasive species Nilima Marshall | 6th April 2020 News Biodiversity 23422090-1.jpg Biological invasions are considered the second cause of recent species extinctions. Scientists are …
New atlas shows changing distribution of Britain's mammals.
Atlas of British mammals Staff Reporter | 31st March 2020 News Wildlife Conservation Mammals Atlas roe-deer-2808963_1280.jpg New atlas shows changing distribution of Britain's mammals. Knowing where …
First Red List for British Mammals - which meets international criteria used to assess threats to wildlife such as elephants and tigers - shows that 11 of our 47 native mammals are at risk of extinction.
… native mammal species, including red squirrels, wildcats and beavers, are at risk … 1600s, are endangered in Britain, as are red squirrels, water voles and grey-long eared …
Sheffield City Council signed a 25-year PFI highways’ maintenance contract with Amey, owned by Ferrovial, for £2.1bn in 2012. Now Amey is chopping down almost half of the city's street trees. Is this to cut costs, or are these trees 'dangerous, dead, diseased, dying, damaging or discriminatory'? PAUL MILES investigates
… - are being felled needlessly. Watching squirrels Darren Butt, Amey’s account … will be very upset. She loved watching squirrels and birds in the branches.” … will be very upset. She loved watching squirrels and birds in the branches. …
An absence of positive political debate about the natural world is even more troubling than the decline in UK wildlife revealed by State of Nature report
… more troubling than freefall declines in red squirrels, harbour seals, hedgehogs, starlings …
The first great bustards born in the wild in the UK since 1832 hatched last week. The reintroduction of this and many other species is invigorating the countryside, but eradicating foreign invaders - animals and plants - is equally important
… for a government cull because, it said, grey squirrels were destroying our broad-leaved …
‘OK then,’ I say to Fergus, with a challenge in my voice, ‘what about badger?’ ‘Badger?’ says Fergus, his eyes on the road as he drives me into the Kent countryside. ‘Many times. There’s no rhyme or reason to badger. Sometimes it tastes really gamey and uriney, even if it’s fresh. It can be excellent though.’ I look at him as he drives. He’s definitely serious.
… wrote to me and said ‘what about the poor squirrels?’ And I replied saying, what you’ve …
T.C. Boyle’s latest opus might be a bit of a bonkbuster but it makes a serious point about the threat posed by non-native species to the world’s ecosystems
… factor in the continued decline of native red squirrels and other woodland birds. What’s …
Trees for Life are restoring the globally important Caledonian Forest and its precious wildlife, in partnership with Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.
… with its precious wildlife such as red squirrels and pine martens. Biodiversity … is also successfully reintroducing red squirrels to suitable woodlands across the …
The National Trust has bought Brackenthwaite Hows, loved by the artist JMW Turner, and opened it to the public.
… wildflowers and wildlife, including rare red squirrels, the Trust said. Historic Now the … a haven for rare birds, bluebells and red squirrels." The land that the Trust has …
Talis Kalnars was a pioneer of 'continuous cover' forestry in Britain, writes Phil Morgan. His woodlands were not only beautiful but profitable, as he nurtured the 'natural capital' of the forest ecosystem, and only harvested the dividend of high value timber.
… can be staggeringly different." Managing grey squirrels - the ecosystem approach Further … Nor did he use rodenticide to kill grey squirrels. Instead, he tolerated some untidy … flourished in his wildlife-rich woods and squirrels were not a problem. Talis admitted …