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Squirrel pox outbreak in Formby
We are currently experiencing a squirrel pox outbreak in Formby, in the Lifeboat Road area.
Reds at Risk: Understanding the impact of squirrel pox
Squirrel pox devastated Formby’s red squirrel populations quickly and quietly. Learn about what happened and how conservation work is supporting their recovery.
Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
Red squirrel sightings form
We are working to save the red squirrel from the brink of local extinction. Please report your sightings of red and grey squirrels in your area. This will help us to accurately map the distribution of both species throughout the project area.
Red squirrel
Red squirrels are native to the UK but are a lot rarer than their grey cousins. They live in a few special places across the UK thanks to reintroduction projects.
A red squirrel’s guide to gardening
As spring draws closer, join Heather Harris in discovering how a few thoughtful choices can transform your garden into a sanctuary for red squirrels and the wildlife that depends on it.
The last red squirrel?
We're appealing today for your help in saving the last red squirrels in Merseyside and Lancashire. Without urgent action and ongoing vigilance, the red squirrel could be gone from the North…
Squirrel Conservation FAQ
Learn more about red squirrel conservation and how we protect these threatened mammals.
Events for adults
There's plenty of events for adults to join in with across the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, from adult-only wildlife walks, to markets and book fairs.
The heart of red squirrel recovery
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the people at the heart of red squirrel conservation: the volunteers of the Red Squirrel Recovery Network.
Events in Bolton
We have plenty of events at our Bolton sites: the Cafe at Moss Bank Park, the Hive at Moss Bank Park and the Cafe at Queens Park.