Tag: Landscape protection

Call for volunteers to plant hedgerows this winter Post

We're appealing for volunteers to help plant and restore six kilometres of native hedgerow over the coming months.

Pop up campsite consultation launched Post

An Article 4 Direction would require camp site operators to submit a planning application where all issues (positive and negative) can be considered.

Hedgerow webinar: to cut or not to cut? Post

Watch this brilliant webinar about when (and if) to cut hedgerows this autumn.

Friends of the Lake District project and staff shortlisted for national conservation awards Post

We've been shortlisted for three CPRE Centenary awards.

New recruits and celebrations Post

This week, Jan and our volunteers return to Mazonwath to plant and take care of some dry stone walls. She also brings us news of our three nominations for CPRE awards.

Local plans: help shape future development in Cumbria Post

Our planning officer explains what local plans are and how you can have your say

Research and conservation news Post

Our land manager rounds up some more news from across the conservation world - the real cost of unhealthy food, the value of trees and some bacteria killing bumblebees.

Unusual sightings in the woods! Post

A group of Westmorland & Furness council staff joined us to work in the atlantic rainforest at Rusland this week, and spotted some unusual sights.

Research and conservation news Post

Our land manager rounds up some of the latest news from across the conservation world including important research about the link between habitat recovery and hill farming.

Duddon magic Post

In her latest blog, our land manager explores the important work underway in the Duddon Valley.

Bugs, bats and bees Post

Building bug hotels, bat watching and seed collecting at Dam Mire Open Day. Government funding for Sustainable farming runs out in 6 hours, and genetic diversity of bumblebees.

Woods and squirrels Post

It's been another busy week on and off the land as work continues to help our woods in Rusland thrive, while elsewhere efforts are underway to protect red squirrel populations. Plus there's exciting news about our online shop!