THE Prince of Wales has launched a conservation project, which will cover the North West, which he hopes will realise his dream that red squirrels can thrive again in Britain.
The animal is native to the UK but its future is increasingly uncertain as the American grey squirrel introduced into the country expands its range across the mainland.
Prince Charles wants the newly formed Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) group to help preserve what he called “the most iconic of species”.
He visited Hutton- in-the-Forest, Cumbria, to unveil the five-year scheme and meet volunteers who are involved in red squirrel conservation projects in the northern region.
