Cornwall squirrel project
The Cornwall
squirrel project
Who We Are:
The Cornwall Squirrel Project is a working group to enable collaborative action for protecting Cornwall’s biodiversity and property from the negative impacts of Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis).
The invasive North American Grey Squirrel poses a significant risk to Cornwall’s ancient woodlands, temperate rainforests, tree planting efforts, sustainable timber production, carbon sequestration, flood management and property across the county.
The group strives to promote the health, resilience, and biodiversity of all our native flora and fauna, with a long-term aspiration to reintroduce native Red Squirrels.
An example of Grey Squirrel damage to a broadleaf tree.
Working Together:
- To ensure Cornwall’s trees and woods have a healthy future.
- To reduce negative impacts of introduced Grey Squirrels.
- To raise awareness of the problems and solutions.
- To support coordinated management across the county.
Our Focus:
- Coordinating stakeholders to increase collaboration through a wide network.
- Supporting successful tree planting, woodland establishment and sustainable woodland management.
- Exploring effective Grey Squirrel management options.
- Delivering Lantra-accredited Grey Squirrel Management Training.
Other Work:
- Awareness raising and knowledge sharing.
- Supporting the delivery of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and other projects across the county.
- Supporting delivery of current and relevant national action plans and strategies (e.g. The England Trees Action Plan 2021-2024).
- To explore the future possibilities of reintroducing native Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) to the south west peninsular.
Get Involved In Cornwall
If you would like more information, or would be interested in offering help or support to the Cornwall Squirrel Project, please contact the group coordinator at:
cornwall@redsquirrelsouthwest.org.uk
If you would like to donate directly to the Cornwall Squirrel Project, please fill out the donation form opposite. Thank you for your support!
Donate to the Cornwall Squirrel Project
