The Princes of Wales has called for all out war and eliminiation of grey squirrels in England. Times OnLine reports:
"The Prince of Wales has asked landowners to wipe out grey squirrels from the countryside to protect red squirrels and to save native woodlands.
He told the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) that it was 'absolutely crucial to eliminate the greys'. The species was introduced to Britain from the US in the 19th century and has a population estimated at 3.3 million, compared with 160,000 reds.
In a letter to Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, the CLA president, the Prince blamed grey squirrels for the “immense and increasing damage” to woods and wildlife across the country.
He told the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) that it was 'absolutely crucial to eliminate the greys'. The species was introduced to Britain from the US in the 19th century and has a population estimated at 3.3 million, compared with 160,000 reds.
In a letter to Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, the CLA president, the Prince blamed grey squirrels for the “immense and increasing damage” to woods and wildlife across the country.
The Prince, who is patron of the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, said: 'I do pray you can help me with this task as it would make all the difference not only to the survival of an iconic native species, but also to the success of all our efforts to restore and enhance our native hardwoods.'" See full article.
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