Can you help save our red squirrels?
Can you help save our red squirrels? | | | | Without your donation today, we could lose the vital funds needed to save Britain's most endearing native species, the red squirrel. Red squirrel numbers have been devastated over the past century and will continue to decline unless urgent action is taken. Without immediate conservation efforts, red squirrels could be be completely wiped out in Britain within the next 12 years! | | | | We only have until 12pm Tuesday 4th December to reach our target and still have £1,849 match funds to unlock or we will lose them! All donations given through the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be DOUBLED, so this means your donation will make twice the difference. | | | | Did you know? | | 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. | | | | | Watch the video to see one of our adorable baby squirrels at Wildwood | | | | You can make a difference! | | Your donation will help us to expand our red squirrel breeding facilities, renovate old enclosures and increase our breeding pairs. It will also ensure 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. | | | | | | Thank you | | Wildwood would like to give all of our amazing supporters a huge thank you for helping us to raise an amazing total of £4,247 so far! Your support will help to ensure future generations will see these beautiful animals in the wild. Please don't forget if you previously made a pledge, you can't make any further donations to this appeal during the Christmas Challenge week. | | | |
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