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Hare Preservation Trust

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~ Working for the preservation and welfare of the hare ~

Welcome to the Hare Preservation Trust

brown hares boxing
Credit: Tony Bates

The grace and beauty of the brown hare, Lepus europaeus, have become symbolic of the British countryside. After the long winter months there can be few sights more uplifting to the human spirit than the spring-time boxing antics of these delightful creatures.

But the brown hare has become increasingly rare, especially in western regions. It is second only to the water vole as the British mammal which has shown the greatest decline during the past century.

New Items in the Shop

We now have a selection of items available from maker/artist Ana-Luisa de Cavilla Scrutton including cards, textile pictures, decorations and even an edible gift box!

Summer is here, and we now have HPT branded T-Shirts availble!

We also have Claire Barker hare prints, HPT branded fleeces and shopping bags, and some new greeting cards.

For more details visit the shop

Australian Bushfire Tragedy

How you can help - please see News Bulletin 58

Protect The Irish Hare Petition

See our Campaigns page, or go directly to the Protect The Irish Hare Petition.

Hare Preservation Trust Leaflet

Please feel free to download the Hare Preservation Trust leaflet (pdf, 2.3mb) for information or distribution.

The Trust aims: