The Lake District’s biggest annual “spring clean” event – tidying up around the shores of Windermere and filling hundreds of bags of rubbish – is about to get even bigger this year taking in other lakes and rivers that feed into England’s longest lake. National Park Management Ranger Steve Tatlock is appealing for schools and community groups to get involved and help … [Read more...] about Volunteers wanted for Lake District clean-up
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Stories from the fells-The Cumbria Landscape Story
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is looking for people to help tell the story of the Lake District's high fells and bring alive the history of the iconic landscape and its wildlife. The Trust is exploring the changes to our landscape through the High Fells. The Cumbria Landscape Story project will be recording the memories of those of people who have lived and worked in the … [Read more...] about Stories from the fells-The Cumbria Landscape Story
ForestXplorer iPhone app helps in the forest
The Forestry Commission in England has launched a new iphone app to help visitors identify and learn about trees found in local woodlands. Already an award winning bit of software it also allows users to download handy trail maps learn about trees with an easy to use tree identifier. search for sites by event or activity find basic information such as opening … [Read more...] about ForestXplorer iPhone app helps in the forest
National beanpole week highlights plight of birds
Gardeners are being urged to purchase coppiced beanpoles, sourced from local forests, to help protect birds such as the nightingale. Bringing coppiced woodlands back to our countryside will help threatened birds including nightingales and willow warblers, according to the RSPB. Coppicing is the craft of carefully cutting trees to ground level and managing the new shoots … [Read more...] about National beanpole week highlights plight of birds
Dungerness pebble trail
A new trail has been launched at Dungerness by the RSPB. Called 'The pebble trail' it explains the history of the area using display boards, activities and a new path through the area. [pullquote]The trail tells the story of the reserve and its pebbles over the last 2000 years Heather Chantler, RSPB[/pullquote]The trail, has been developed through funding from Ibstock … [Read more...] about Dungerness pebble trail