UK Red Squirrel Group

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UK
Red
Squirrel
Group

The UK Red Squirrel Group (UKRSG) aims to improve communication and awareness of the conservation action and research into native red squirrels. Through its coordination and advisory roles, the UKRSG will develop best practice guidance for land owners, conservationists, statutory officials and home owners on how best to conserve red squirrels in our woodlands, and provide information for anyone concerned about red squirrels in the UK.

Terms of Reference for the UKRSG

The UKRSG has been established to implement the aims and objectives of the UK Species Action Plan (SAP) for red squirrels which was initiated following the decline of the species. The group aims to set priorities for UK conservation, facilitate communication and reporting at local, country and UK levels, to ensure a common and unified approach to maintaining viable populations of red squirrel. The aims and objectives of the group are set out in our Terms of Reference (PDF 22.4 kb) and the work of the group is set out in the Implementation Plan.

UKRSG Membership

The group has a diverse membership, consisting of representatives from statutory nature conservation organisations (SNCOs), landowners and non-government organisations (NGOs) in order to provide a balanced and wide-ranging approach to the conservation of red squirrels. As a group the UKRSG meets twice a year to ensure we are on track to meet the targets of the Species Action Plan and to share important information. The full list of UKRSG members can be found on the UKRSG Meetings page.

How you can help

If you would like to help your local red squirrel population see the Advice Notes section, report on numbers of red squirrels seen and the presence of greys near you and inform the correct bodies if you suspect a case of the squirrel poxvirus. There are also several Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) groups around the UK where red squirrel populations occur that you can get involved in.
See the UKBAP website for further details: UKBAP red squirrel Local Biodiversity Action Plan Groups

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