Tag: Landscape protection
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!
All about seats, plugs, walls and bats… Post
In a packed blog this week: the Dam Mire wood Eye Seat, bracken rolling at Rusland woods, signpost painting at Little Asby, trialling virtual fence cow collars at Rusland and more walling at Mazonwath.
Friends of the Lake District welcomes decision to introduce a tourist tax Post
We welcome the news that Mayors in England will be empowered to introduce a tax on overnight stays in areas under their control.
Still treating the Lake District with contempt: litter survey reveals depth of anger Post
Our survey of litter, fly-camping and anti-social behaviour across the Lake District highlights a catalogue of damage to the national park, despite efforts to address the problem.
25 years of Fix the Fells Post
Fix the Fells is marking 25 years of work to protect the Lake District’s spectacular mountain paths and fragile upland landscape from erosion.
Drought in Cumbria Post
Policy Officer Amanda McCleery looks at what should be done to mitigate the risk of drought in Cumbria.
Last call for our litter and fly-camping survey Post
As stories about illegal fly-camping, litter and wildfires continue to appear in the press and on social media, we're reminding people that our annual survey about these issues closes at the end of August.
Nature Recovery Fund helps restore Lake District rainforest Post
Friends of the Lake District has been awarded £14,900 from Westmorland and Furness Council’s Nature Recovery Fund to support vital restoration work of temperate rainforest in the Rusland Valley.
Pop-up campsites Post
Planning officer, Leanne Parr, looks at the benefits and impacts of temporary campsites, and what can be done to reduce some of the problems they can cause.
Project seeks locations for new hedgeplanting and restoration Post
We are looking for sites in Cumbria to plant new hedges, and lay or restore existing hedges in need of a little TLC.
5 Miles with Smiles challenge for everyday journeys Post
A sustainable travel initiative, 5 Miles with Smiles, has launched across Cumbria and the Lake District to encourage residents and visitors to ditch their cars for short trips this summer.
Fix the Fells ranger update Post
Patrick, the Fix the Fells ranger that Friends of the Lake District sponsors, gives an update on last year's work and what lies ahead.