A survey of waxcap toadstools is getting underway and you can help record any sightings. All you need to do is mention of the colour and location of the fungi you spot and fill in the postcard. Ramblers, dog walkers, visitors, farmers and shepherds can pick up a Waxcap survey postcard from Northumberland National Park information centres or download the postcard from: … [Read more...] about Waxcap postcard survey gets underway
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National Waxcap Survey
A call for countryside walkers to spot jewel-like fungi in the grasslands of Northumberland National Park Northumberland National Park is conducting a survey of waxcap toadstools this autumn, and is requesting anyone intending to visit the National Park to look out for them and record any sightings. Mossy grasslands where there has been no ploughing or artificial … [Read more...] about National Waxcap Survey
Outdoors Northumberland Festival 2010
Outdoors Northumberland will be showcasing Northumberland’s wide array of outdoor activities this autumn during the first Outdoors Northumberland Festival. Running from 25th September to 17th October 2010, the festival will include a range of outdoor events provided by members of the Outdoors Northumberland network, allowing residents and visitors to get out into the great … [Read more...] about Outdoors Northumberland Festival 2010
Barn Owl death survey
This winter’s snow and ice is having a devastating effect on local Barn Owl populations in Northumberland, especially in the uplands which have seen deep snow cover for several weeks and face the likelihood of more to come. Barn Owls are unable to hunt successfully when there is snow cover on the ground and after three to four weeks can die in large numbers. More than a … [Read more...] about Barn Owl death survey
Northumberland’s pure water
Britain’s Cleanest Rivers are sourced in the Tranquillity of Northumberland National Park, says New Report Four out of the five of the cleanest rivers in Britain are sourced in Northumberland National Park, the Environment Agency’s annual assessment of waterways has revealed. The rivers include the Barrow Burn catchment in the Upper Coquet Valley; the Ridlees Burn … [Read more...] about Northumberland’s pure water