Red squirrels are one of my favourite native British wildlife species. This beautiful species is endangered in England and Wales due to interspecific competition with grey squirrels, diseases such as Squirrelpox, and habitat loss. Red squirrels typically live in coniferous and deciduous woodlands and need sufficient tree canopy structure and woodland connectivity to efficiently forage and reduce the risk of predation. Deforestation and changing land uses (housing, roads, industrial) are causing some woodland areas to become isolated or destroyed, no longer able to support and sustain red squirrels and many other wildlife populations. It is incredibly important that proper planning and risk assessments are carried out for forestry operations so that impacts are minimised for our native species.
Long week? Slow your racing thoughts and escape to nature. Notice the dappled sunlight of a woodland in summertime...the russet gleam of a Red Squirrel's coat as it leaps gracefully... birdsong fills the air...hear the rustle and swish of leaves on the breeze. This is your sign to step outside today.🍃 #RSPBNatureBreak
