The Isle of Wight is one of the last remaining strongholds of the rare, native red squirrel since the more competitive grey squirrels have not managed to establish themselves on the Island. 

Gift To Nature money enabled us to bring in extra funding from the Local Heritage Initiative to create a new red squirrel safari trail in Parkhurst Forest, a log cabin style viewing hide with interpretive panels, chainsaw timber sculptures and a trail leaflet.

The hide and trail was officially opened in October 2002 by professor David Bellamy.

To find out more, visit www.giftonature.co.uk or contact Island 2000 Trust on 01983 822118