Trees from the Forestry Commission estate at Grizedale Forest in south Cumbria will once again be making a star appearance at this year’s John Smith’s Grand National race, at Aintree in Liverpool on 10 April 2010 Over 60 tonnes of spruce branches from Grizedale are used for the event’s 30 jump fences. The fence-building programme begins a month before the Grand … [Read more...] about Lake District Trees at Aintree
South Cumbria
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
Grant for butterfly scheme
Britain’s most threatened butterfly is being offered a helping hand to recovery in the Morecambe Bay and South Cumbria area, thanks to a grant boost from the Forestry Commission’s English Woodland Grant Scheme. The Morecambe Bay limestone area and the South Cumbria low fells are the last national stronghold for the High Brown Fritillary butterfly and the single most … [Read more...] about Grant for butterfly scheme
Operation Christmas Tree
The Forestry Commission in North West England have launched Operation Christmas Tree this week, to ensure that some of the region’s most famous public landmarks and civic venues receive an extra touch of festive sparkle. Foresters are carrying out the operation to fulfil orders in time for the seasonal celebration, as well as running busy public Christmas tree … [Read more...] about Operation Christmas Tree