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
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Exmoor Hedge Funds
Cash prizes of up to £200 are up for grabs in the 2009/10 Exmoor Hedge Competition. The competition has a junior class for people up to 25 years of age and a senior class for 25 and older and is run by Exmoor National Park Authority in partnership with the Devon Hedge Group and the Somerset Hedge Group. Tara Wright from Exmoor National Park Authority said: “We are looking … [Read more...] about Exmoor Hedge Funds
Friends of the Three Peaks go online
Lovers of the Yorkshire Dales now have the chance to help preserve its famous Three Peaks online. In August, Calendar Girl Angela Baker became the first person to join a new group formed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) to support and raise money towards the maintenance of the footpath network around Whernside, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. Now … [Read more...] about Friends of the Three Peaks go online
Join the autumn gold rush in Cumbria
Visitors are being given a helping hand to root out the very best of Cumbria’s vibrant autumn leaves thanks to an online guide launched by the Forestry Commission. The website – www.forestry.gov.uk/nweautumn - will record the changing colours of the leaves so people can visit the woodlands in all their blazing glory. A team of woodland experts are already on red alert in … [Read more...] about Join the autumn gold rush in Cumbria
National Parks week starts Monday 27 July 2009
There’s good news anyone feeling the effects of the credit crunch this year - there’s probably a National Park within their reach with plenty of activities on offer for the summer holidays. … [Read more...] about National Parks week starts Monday 27 July 2009