International call for action on grey squirrels

Scientists from around the world have called for governments and international bodies to take strong action against invasive squirrel species, including eradication and a ban on trade. Meeting in Kyoto City, Japan, over 40 scientists from nine countries and three continents voted on a resolution which underlined the threat posed to biodiversity and human activity by invasive squirrel species.  Between 1876 and 2006 there were 248 identified introductions of squirrels involving 20 species.Speaking at the conference, Professor Sandro Bertolino from the University of Turin highlighted the