by Red Squirrel | Jan 12, 2026 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
❄️ January Woodland Work: Making Space for a Healthier Wood January might feel like a quiet time in the woods, but behind the scenes it’s one of our most important months for conservation work — and Howes Wood has been a hive of activity. On a crisp winter workday,...
by Red Squirrel | Nov 14, 2025 | News, Uncategorized, Woodland
🌳 Expanding Our Woodland Haven: A New Chapter Next to Howes Wood We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — The Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust has recently purchased an additional section of woodland next to Howes Wood! This beautiful new area is a natural gem,...
by Red Squirrel | Nov 11, 2025 | News, Supporters, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
It’s been a busy time at Howes Wood, where our team of volunteers have been hard at work creating a brighter future for red squirrels and native wildlife. Over just two days, a digger carefully cleared away the dense tangle of brash left behind from the felled...
by Red Squirrel | Oct 30, 2025 | Event, News, Supporters, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Woodland
6 – 12 October 2025 was a fantastic success for our Red Squirrel Awareness Week events at Howes Wood! Over 50 people joined us across the week to explore the woodland, learn about red squirrels, and discover the exciting work taking place to protect their...
by Red Squirrel | Jul 23, 2025 | News, Supporters, Uncategorized, Woodland
Landscape Therapy started tree felling in Howes Wood on Monday 21st of July. The Lawson cypress is not at all favoured by wildlife and makes the wood very dark, so little ground flora survives either. Once gone, the wood will come alive as the seed bank is still...
