Ramorum disease of larch trees has been found in Cumbria for the first time. The disease, which kills larch trees very quickly and is a recent arrival in Britain, has been confirmed in two private woods in the Eskdale Valley in western Cumbria. Larch trees produce large quantities of the spores that spread the disease, which can infect many species of trees and … [Read more...] about Larch tree disease found in Cumbria
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Red Kites doing well in Cumbria
Red kites, reintroduced into the Lake District earlier this year, are doing well according to the Forestry Commission. Reports indicate that they are thriving and are spreading out around Cumbria and further afield. Iain Yoxall, Forestry Commission wildlife ranger at Grizedale Forest who managed the reintroduction, said: “As far as we can tell the birds are doing … [Read more...] about Red Kites doing well in Cumbria
First signs of Spring in Cumbria
Looking out into the garden this afternoon we can see the first signs of spring. After all the cold icy weather the first shoots and flowers are starting to appear indicating the winter will soon be behind us. … [Read more...] about First signs of Spring in Cumbria