The North Pennines could soon be buzzing with bumblebees thanks to a new project that aims to boost the amount of nectar-producing plants in the area. This summer, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership will launch its Nectarworks programme which, with the help of a £370,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and a £20,000 grant … [Read more...] about Nectarworks Bumblebee Project
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Take care during lambing and nest building season
People enjoying the North Pennines countryside are being asked to take special care during spring, the critical time when both wildlife and farm livestock will be rearing their young. The North Pennines AONB Partnership is appealing to drivers to slow down for sheep with young lambs which wander the moors and roads freely, and for the breeding wading birds such as … [Read more...] about Take care during lambing and nest building season
Wild flowers return to hay meadow
Wildflower meadows are returning to the North Pennines, thanks to restoration project. The seven year scheme, run by the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership, has seen the return of a number of plants including yellow rattle, common bent, eyebright, wood crane’s-bill, ragged robin and the lesser trefoil. Funding for the project has come … [Read more...] about Wild flowers return to hay meadow
200,000 trees planted in North Pennines
New woodlands have been planted in the North Pennines thanks to the help of local communities. More than 200,000 native broadleaved trees – covering a total area the size of 400 football pitches - are set to grow, providing new habitat for wildlife and recreational spaces for visitors. The North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership is behind the ‘Living … [Read more...] about 200,000 trees planted in North Pennines