The ancient Oak woodlands of Ennerdale have been compared to tropical rainforests as in spring they are a vivid luxuriant green with bryophytes, ferns and mosses and are home to hundreds of species.

Our ancient Oak woodlands are under threat from an expanding Grey Squirrel population which , if unchecked, will strip the bark of young and old trees alike, reduce regeneration by eating acorns before they fall and carry a virus which is fatal to our native Red Squirrels.

Partnership and Funding

In July 2011 in partnership with the Ennerdale Community Squirrel Group and with funding from Original Buff, S.A. through the European Outdoor Conservation Association we initiated our Squirrel Woodlands project which aims to establish a Grey Squirrel trapping network and expand the native woodlands of the valley through tree planting.

Latest News

February 2012. Thanks to our enthusiastic Wild Ennerdale Volunteers we have put nearly half the 250 squirrel traps with plans to have the rest on the ground by the end of this month. We hope to start traping for Grey Squirrels in March.

Report a Squirrel Sighting

Please help us understand our Red squirrel population and catch Grey Squirrels by reporting any Squirrel Sightings with our easy to use online reporting map.