News: Hare Today...Gone Tomorrow?

17th March 2008

Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) are hosting a one day course designed to teach members of the public how to spot and record Brown Hares. The course is open to anyone who would like to help with a survey of Brown HaresThe course is open to anyone who would like to help with a survey of Brown Hares that will take place throughout the whole of Lancashire, in springtime.

The course will be held at Bleasdale in the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between 10.00 am and 3.00pm on Saturday 29th March.

Volunteers will learn how to survey for Brown Hares and will learn how to identify the types of habitat where they might be foundVolunteers will learn how to survey for Brown Hares and will learn how to identify the types of habitat where they might be found. During the afternoon, guests will visit a local farm to see Brown Hares in their natural habitat.

Jane Ashley of Lancashire Wildlife Trust said, "This training day will give volunteers the expertise to go out and survey Brown Hares. This will help us to get a better picture of how they are doing in our county."

Training will be provided so no experience is necessary. Lunch will also be provided on the day.

Booking is essential as places are restricted. To reserve a place and for directions and further information, please contact Jane Ashley.

Source: Peter Mallon, LWT Communications Officer