The Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum (NISF) was established to bring together statutory and non-statutory organisations as well as representatives of country parks, private landowners and local volunteer organizations dedicated to protecting the red squirrel in Northern Ireland.
Controlling the grey squirrel population
The problem faced by the red squirrel and solutions on how you can help ... more
Squirrel fact file
Characteristics and location of both the red and grey squirrels ... more
Squirrel pox and other squirrel diseases
Information and advice on what they are and how they can be prevented ... more
Community red squirrel groups of NI
Details of volunteer groups helping to secure the future of the red squirrel ... more
Belfast Zoo Breeding Programme
Information on the red squirrel breeding programme at Belfast Zoo ... more
NGO Projects
Information on NGO projects in relation to red squirrels by the Red Squirrels United and the Mourne Heritage Trust (MHT) ... more
Contact the NISF
Email: Squirrels@daera-ni.gov.uk
Telephone: 028 9056 9551
Write to:
Northern Ireland Squirrel Forum
c/o The NIEA Wildlife Team
2nd floor Klondyke Building
Cromac Ave
Gasworks Business Park
Malone Lower
Belfast BT7 2JA
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