Every day, squirrels dart through our neighborhoods, leaping between trees and gathering food for survival. They're not just cute—they're essential. Squirrels disperse seeds that grow into forests, control insect populations, and bring life and movement to our urban and rural landscapes. Yet their habitats shrink by the day as we pave over green spaces and remove the trees they depend on.

When squirrels lose their homes, entire ecosystems suffer. Without them, forests regenerate more slowly, pest populations explode, and our communities lose the wildlife that makes them feel alive. We can't afford to let this happen.

If city planners and land managers commit to protecting and expanding tree canopy coverage, preserving natural habitats, and creating wildlife corridors in our neighborhoods, squirrels will have the space they need to thrive—and our communities will be healthier, greener, and more resilient.

We're asking decision-makers to act now. Protect the trees. Preserve the habitats. Save the squirrels. Sign this petition and show that we value the wild neighbors who share our world.