Groups in northern England and southern Scotland can apply for grants from a new £250,000 fund to support red squirrel conservation and community engagement.
01Summary
- 01The Red Squirrel Recovery Network is offering grants of up to £500 for small activities and up to £5,000 for larger ideas.
- 02The project works across Northumberland, Cumbria, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and southern Scotland.
- 03Red squirrel numbers across Britain are estimated at about 287,000, according to the network.
- 04Save Our Reds said the species could disappear within 25 years, with habitat loss and weak enforcement adding to the threat.
02Why it matters
The funding could help local groups run projects that protect red squirrels and raise awareness of the species. It may also support communities in areas where the animals still survive.
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