The European Squirrel Initiative was founded in June 2002.

Our aim is to create, develop and maintain a campaign to win the support and commitment of governments throughout Europe in securing the future of the red squirrel through the effective control of the grey squirrel.

It is essential that for us to continue our work we secure longer term funding. If you would like to make a donation of any kind, please click the button below to donate via our JustGiving Page. These funds will be used to support the important ongoing research against controlling greys and for the protection of Red Squirrels.

**PLEASE NOTE – we have recently switched to a new bank. Therefore, our bank details have changed. Cheques sent in this time may be delayed in clearing to the banking switch. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you would like our new bank details or have any queries on this please email us directly at info@europeansquirrelinitiative.org **

Should We Create Gene Drive Grey Squirrels?
Sarah Hartley & Tom Law – Gene Drive Governance University of Exeter

Watch latest research film here > www.genedrivegovernance.org

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Gene Drive – A game changing technology for grey squirrel control
10 September 2021

Confor, jointly with The European Squirrel Initiative and the Country Land and Business Association, bring you, “Gene Drive  – A game changing technology for grey squirrel control”.  Presented by Graham Taylor MBE FICFor and Bruce Whitelaw FRSB.

This important webinar will inform the wider forestry interest about the hugely exciting prospect of resolving the grey squirrel problem using emerging technology. Directed Inheritance Gender Bias (DIGB) relies on genetic engineering technology; a proven innovative application of genome editing and GMO technology. DIGB offers a genetic alternative ‘contraception’ that could be used to humanely remove the grey squirrel from regions within 20 years.

For more details > https://www.confor.org.uk/resources/events/gene-drive-a-game-changing-technology-for-grey-squirrel-control/ 

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