25 MARCH 1938, Page 26

RED SQUIRRELS WANTED

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] SIR,—I am anxious to introduce some English Red Squirrels into woodlands near here where, I am told, they flourished twenty years ago.

I would be very grateful if Sir William Beach Thomas or any of your readers could tell me where I could obtain a pair and give me any information or hints as to assisting the squirrels in establishing themselves.

The woods are private and are looked after by an experienced