Campaigners defeat housing threat to red squirrels' last urban sanctuary

[Judi Lynn]

Campaigners defeat housing threat to red squirrels' last urban sanctuary

But the battle still needs to be won against a second scheme at Gosforth, whose glories also include rare bitterns, badgers, otters and deer

Campaigners defeat housing threat to red squirrels' last urban sanctuary

But the battle still needs to be won against a second scheme at Gosforth, whose glories also include rare bitterns, badgers, otters and deer

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As well as the red squirrels, a number of other much-valued urban species make it their home including deer, badgers, owls, bats, otters and many birds, including the charismatic 'booming' bittern.

More:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/mar/12/newcastle-red-squirrels-gosforth-campaign-nature-reserve

[NickB79]

1. The biggest threat to red squirrels in the UK are introduced grey squirrels

http://conservation-issues.co.uk/Articles%20Pages/Grey_Squirrel_Article_07-07.htm

Even with land conservation efforts, hunting and trapping efforts will be required indefinitely to maintain red populations.