Flying squirrels like to live in large forests such as pine forests. Their favorite types of trees are oak trees and pine trees. They do live in some parts of the west but not many parts. The North Virginia Flying Squirrel is endangered because of predators. There is an overpopulation of its predators like hawks, owls, foxes, bobcats, and raccoons.
Humans also destroy their habitats by logging trees.
When humans log trees for production they destroy its habitat. This leaves them homeless. It also leaves food scarce and no places to hide from predators. People are trying to help by getting laws passed that allow no construction building in some forests. People also help by laying down nest boxes.