It's not too late to save our red squirrels...

You can help to save the red squirrels by making a donation today!

You can help give red squirrels a fighting chance by donating today!     ”How can we just do nothing while witnessing the disappearance of one of this country’s most endearing species?”  Chris Packham   DONATE TODAY »   But time is running out... we only have until 12pm Tuesday 4th December to reach our target, can you help? All donations given through the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be DOUBLED, so this means your donation will make twice the difference!    Watch the video to see how your donation could help     DONATE HERE »   The red squirrel is our only native squirrel species, now vastly outnumbered by the invasive grey squirrel. It has been extinct in Kent since the 1960s and without immediate conservation, is expected to be completely wiped out in Britain within the next 12 years! Your support will make the difference as to whether or not future generations will see these beautiful animals in the wild.     Red squirrels are particularly important for our woodland ecosystem, unlike the greys, they are better suited to spread the seeds of coniferous trees; being specially adapted to feed on the seeds in their cones. This makes them crucial to the regeneration of our coniferous woodlands. If red squirrels became completely extinct in the UK, it would have a negative impact on our coniferous woodlands, which are also favoured by other species such as the goshawk, pine martin and wildcat.    Your gift will make a difference!   Your donation will help us to expand our red squirrel breeding facilities, renovate old enclosures and increase our breeding pairs. We will also be able to make sure that they receive an enriched diet, mimicking what they would feed on naturally in the wild. This could result in larger litters and those being released will have an advantage as they are already adapted to the diet.   DONATE NOW »   Thank you in advance for your support and if you have any questions relating to this appeal, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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