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Red squirrels and forestry operations in England (operations note 65)

This note sets out advice on how to plan and carry out forest operations in woodlands to minimise the possible impacts on red squirrels.

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From:
Forestry Commission
Published:
1 March 2023
Last updated:
7 October 2026
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Applies to England

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Red squirrels and forestry operations in England

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Red Squirrel Operations Checklist V1

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Red squirrel and forestry operations - diagrams

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Red squirrels and forestry operations in England includes the following information:

  • how to minimise damage or disturbance to red squirrels
  • locating red squirrels and their dreys
  • planning management and harvesting to minimise disturbance
  • forest design for red squirrels
  • tree species and red squirrels
  • other protected species that might be present
  • Annex I: Conifer species and their coning characteristics
  • Annex II: Squirrel population density in different UK woodland types
  • Annex III: Survey methods and circumstances for use

Annex IV Checklist and ‘red squirrel forestry operations diagrams’ are separate documents.

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