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.
Red squirrels
We are working to save the red squirrel from the brink of local extinction. Read all about our conservation measures and successes.
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.
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…
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.
Squirrel pox outbreak in Formby
We are currently experiencing a squirrel pox outbreak in Formby, in the Lifeboat Road area.
Red Squirrel Recovery Network
What the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and partners do to conserve and protect the red squirrel population, with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Red Squirrel Project - Grey Squirrel Control Volunteer - Urban Trap Loan Scheme
Our Red Squirrel Project needs volunteers to help with grey squirrel control
Inspiration and celebration at our 2018 Volunteer Conference
From willow weaving workshops to inspiring talks about conquering the plastic crisis, our 2018 Volunteer Conference was a huge success.