Local action...
Red Alert has a network of local volunteer groups who carry out practical conservation work for red squirrels. Some of the work you could be involved in includes...

Controlling grey squirrels...
Red Alert provides advice on the humane control of grey squirrels. It is important to understand that in areas near red squirrel populations grey squirrel numbers usually need to be controlled to allow red squirrel populations to survive. Many local people are involved in this much needed practical element of red squirrel conservation work. Red Alert is always seeking ways non-lethal methods of grey control as an effective alternative.

Alleviating threats...
Red Alert also works where there are threats to red squirrels like road mortality and disease. For example, if there is a roadkill blackspot for red squirrels in your local area you could work with us to install some red squirrel rope bridges.

If you would like more information about Red Alert or our Local Groups throughout the region, please contact Jason or Simon at Red Alert North West, home of red squirrel conservation.

Could you be a volunteer? All these measures are vitally important and much help is needed.