Do squirrels kill trees?
Squirrels (the Red squirrel in particular) can destroy trees by tearing and/or eating the bark. They can become a nuisance in some “pine forests” and may need to be controlled. It should be noted that most squirrels live in trees, and therefore would not destroy their home. In the United Kingdom the Grey squirrel has become a major problem to their trees. Many squirrel’s have been destroyed in an attempt to control this yet unexplained problem.
