Please Adopt a Red SquirrelRufus the Red SquirrelRufus and his family live in the wild on a beautiful Nature Reserve on Brownsea Island, within Poole harbour, Dorset. The woodland is his home. Many of Rufus' friends and relatives on the mainland are under threat and they have disappeared from most of England. This is because Grey Squirrels, introduced to England around 150 years ago from North America, are eating the Red Squirrels' food. Most Red Squirrels have been replaced. Diseases and habitat loss have also contributed to the Red Squirrels' demise. Brownsea Island offers one of the last refuges in the south of England where Red Squirrels can be seen in the wild. Nationally the Red Squirrel population is in decline and it is estimated that only 200 survive on the island. By adopting a Red Squirrel you will be contributing to the vital conservation work of the Dorset Wildlife Trust, helping to make Dorset richer in wildlife. Brownsea Island is owned by the National Trust who lease the Northern half to Dorset Wildlife Trust for a Nature Reserve. Personal Message from Sir David Attenborough:
With your help we will be able to protect wildlife for the future in the following ways:
Adopt a Red Squirrel today and protect wildlife for the future Sponsors
Dorset Wildlife Trust's red squirrel adoption programme is kindly supported by the John Lewis Partnership. Adoptions
To adopt a red squirrel like Rufus, print an application form and send to DWT. OR Adopt OnlineAdopt online below! |
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