The Forestry Commission is spearheading a three-year project to reintroduce red kites into parts of the Lake District. This is the first operation of its kind in North West England and the last red kite reintroduction project in England. Last month, June 2010, Forestry Commission wildlife rangers from Grizedale brought 30 birds, soon after hatching, from Rockingham … [Read more...] about Red Kites return to the Lake District
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Children Help Barn Owls
Wildlife experts from the World Owl Trust and Forestry Commission have teamed up with local schools to help protect barn owls in south Cumbria. The World Owl Trust at Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass and the Forestry Commission at Grizedale Forest near Ambleside are joint partners in the Rusland Valley Barn Owl Project, which aims to improve barn owl numbers and habitat … [Read more...] about Children Help Barn Owls
Have your say on England’s publicly owned forests
People in Cumbria who live close to, work with, or enjoy the region’s woods and forests are being given the chance to have their say about the role that publicly owned forests – the Public Forest Estate - in England should play in the years ahead. The Public Forest Estate is managed by the Forestry Commission and includes 258,000 hectares of land of which 25,000 hectares … [Read more...] about Have your say on England’s publicly owned forests
Operation “Leaf Watch” in Cumbria
A team of woodland experts from around Cumbria have launched an eight week mission to help nature lovers get the most out of the region’s autumn colour displays. … [Read more...] about Operation “Leaf Watch” in Cumbria