Grey squirrel bark stripping damage - The National Forest 2020

The National Forest is regenerating 200 square miles of land damaged by mining and industry. Creating mixed habitat forest that is breathing life back into the landscape and transforming communities and lives.
However, grey squirrel bark stripping is damaging thousands of the ecologically and economically important broadleaved trees planted over the last 25 years. Grey squirrels target trees of 10-50 years old. Damage creates open wounds, weakens, stresses and kills trees.
This is a serious problem seen in many areas of England and Wales. The issue must be effectively addressed, as it is taking place at a critical time when the UK is working to increase its tree and woodland cover for the many essential benefits trees provide for wildlife and people.
Thanks to The National Forest and to the Forestry Focused Future, Knowledge Transfer Grant Scheme for funding. Find out more at www.squirrelaccord.uk