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Red squirrels

We are working to save the red squirrel from the brink of local extinction. Read all about our conservation measures and successes.
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Rearing red squirrels

Staff from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust have had a flurry of fluffy activity this summer, raising four orphaned red squirrels to get them ready for life in the wild. Our guest blogger and red…

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Red Squirrels

With their distinctive russet fur, tufted ears and twitching tail, a red squirrel is a captivating sight.
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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.
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News

Keep up-to-date on all the news from Lancashire Wildlife Trust, including visits, campaigns, latest sightings and so much more.
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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.

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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…

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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…