We have serious concerns about the placement of turbines 16 to 22 which are in the core red squirrel area, could these be moved to areas of the forest that would not impact this protected species? If you are able to attend any of the public consultation meetings to speak up on behalf of our…
Tune in to ITV Coast and Country on ITV Cymru Wales 18/04/2025 to see the work that Clocaenog Red Squirrels Trust is doing to save our beautiful native red squirrels. Coast and Country 18/04/2025 (15 minutes in)
So, we now have confirmation that there are at least two Pine Marten in the Clocaenog Forest. These two photographs were taken on our trail cameras and show two Pine Martens with very different bib markings, which are as unique as our fingerprints
After a successful couple of weeks in their enclosures, our latest red squirrels from the Welsh Mountain Zoo have been released into Clocaenog Forest and are doing well. These squirrels have been chipped and their visits to our RFID feeders will be recorded. This has been made possible by the Magical Mammals Project funded by…
Last weekend four of CRST’s volunteers and committee members visited the Welsh Mountain Zoo to meet with the Red Squirrel and Pine Marten keeper Tom. We had a very interesting talk about the conservation of these two beautiful endangered species. The Welsh Mountain Zoo is extremely important to the survival of both species as they…
We had another great morning in the woods this week with Rhos Street School who came well equipped for the drizzly weather with welly boots, overalls and raincoats. We enjoyed hiding our hazelnuts, completing a scavenger hunt and then thinking like a squirrel to find our nuts at the end. If your class would enjoy…
Spreading the word about the future of red squirrels at Ysgol Caer Drewyn The foundation phase pupils from Ysgol Caer Drewyn spent an enjoyable morning learning about red squirrels. We talked about how to tell the difference between red and grey squirrels, what red squirrels eat and which animals eat red squirrels. Diolch yn fawr…
Spreading the word about the future of red squirrels at Borthyn CP School, Ruthin! As part of their work on animal and plant interdependence, pupils from years 5 and 6 spent an enjoyable morning learning about red squirrels. Two of our volunteers, Marilyn and Dave, held a workshop on the red squirrels project in Clocaenog…
Help us to protect red squirrels in Clocaenog Forest by getting involved in our Citizen Science Project. It’s something you can do when out on a walk in the forest. Get the kids involved and learn more about our red squirrels. Find out more …
We are pleased to announce that a Magical Mammals Red Squirrel Ranger has now been appointed to help safeguard native red squirrels in Clocaenog Forest. We hope to be organising events to encourage a wide range of local people to learn about and get involved in red squirrel conservation. Watch this space for updates.
Dear Member, You are warmly invited to the: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF CLOCAENOG RED SQUIRRELS TRUST To be held on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at 7.30pm At Glan Llyn Inn in Clawdnewydd LL15 2NA AGENDA Welcome address Apologies for absence Minutes of last year’s AGM Reports: Chair – Summary of activities and events Treasurer –…
2 X part time self employed Magical Mammals Red Squirrel Rangers (one contract covering Anglesey and northern Gwynedd and the second contract covering Clocaenog Forest) Contract Scope and role description Post to be contracted for 12 months initially. The contract is budgeted at 2.5 days per week. However, hours are flexible and should be determined…
CRST is having an exhibition at Loggerheads Country Park on Saturday 10th April and Sunday 9th April. It’s an opportunity to learn more about red squirrels in Clocaenog forest and to talk to some of the CRST volunteers. So, when you’ve had your walk along the river or lunch at the cafe, pop in to…
The Glan Llyn Inn, Clawdnewydd holds a coffee morning on the first Thursday of the month with proceeds going to that month’s designated charity. On 2nd September 2021 09:30 AM the coffee morning proceeds will be going to Clocaenog Red Squirrels Trust. If you are free that morning please come along and support us.
We are having a Cream Teas Fundraiser for Clocaenog Red Squirrels Trust on 4th July 2021 from 2.30 until 5. Pre book/pay only Outside seating and a maximum of 30 people to comply with Welsh Government COVID restrictions. A cream tea (2 scones, jam and clotted cream) for £6. Or choose a cream tea as…
Thanks to a very generous grant from Brenig Wind Ltd Community Benefit Fund, we have been able to involve schools local to Clocaenog Forest in our work. So far our volunteers have met with Ysgol Pant Pastynog, in Prion, and Ysgol Carreg Emlyn, Clocaenog. The pupils had been busy finding out about Red Squirrels and…
We were out in the forest with ITV Wales this afternoon. Volunteers talked about the work they do and how much progress the project had made. If you live in the area and you’d like to get involved, do get in touch.
Lots of sightings of red squirrels on the latest camera checks. In one week on 7 cameras there were 93 images of red squirrels and 7 of grey squirrels.
Natural Resources Wales has reopened its forests and our volunteers are happy to be back checking cameras again. The red squirrels have been managing well without us as we’ve seen a few young squirrels around. Sadly there are quite a few greys about too so we can’t be complacent.
Volunteer activity has been suspended for the time being. We’re all missing being out and about in the forest checking on the red squirrels. We’re hoping they are busy producing the next generation to boost the population