Discover the wonderful world of Cumbria’s hidden nature gems
Conservationists are surveying over 1000 stunning wildlife sites across the county. County Wildlife Sites, also known as Local Wildlife Sites, play a vital role in helping nature to thrive across the Cumbrian landscape. They provide corridors and stepping stones for wildlife to move through the county. They link the better-known areas for wildlife, such as nature reserves and protected sites, adding to the mosaic of habitats for nature. They include everything from woodlands, hay meadows and churchyards to roadside verges, moorlands, lakes and riverbanks. They’re owned and managed by a range of landowners, including private individuals, charities, utility companies, and public bodies.