Collaborating for Nature Recovery
Leaders from across nature and environmental charities and NGOs, local authorities, and public bodies met on 15 January to take forward plans for a nature-recovery network for Cumbria.
Cumbria Wildlife Sites Project
In 2023 Cumbria Local Nature Partnership brought together partners including Cumberland Council, Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Lake District National Park, Natural England, Yorkshire Dales National Park, and Westmorland & Furness Council to develop a project focussed on Cumbria’s special County Wildlife Sites
The Place Collective: Resonance
Seven circles of seven silver birch trees, set on seven lines radiating from the centre of the Lake District National Park… This is Resonance Cumbria, a living artwork that will help nurture conversations around land use, care, and action.
Nature Roundtable with Josh MacAlister MP and Baroness Hayman of Ullock
Cumbria Local Nature Partnership recently joined partner organisations for a nature roundtable with Josh MacAlister MP and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Baroness Sue Hayman at Rosehill Theatre near Whitehaven.
Skiddaw Forest fundraising appeal meets target in just six weeks
Cumbria Wildlife Trust has reached its £1.25 million fundraising target to secure Skiddaw Forest, following the launch of a major public appeal in early September. It can now complete the purchase of what will be England’s highest nature reserve, including the summit of Skiddaw.
New Land + Nature Skills Service for Cumbria
A new resource, the Land + Nature Skills Service, for those looking for training and career opportunities in the rural and environment sector has launched.
Skiddaw Forest
Cumbria Wildlife Trust have launched a public appeal to help buy Skiddaw Forest, including the summit of Skiddaw, to create England’s highest nature reserve.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Following a series of workshops this summer the Local Nature Recovery Strategy Team have published the draft priorities and measures (actions) that may be possible for different habitat types.
Donation will help restore Cumbria’s seagrass beds and boost carbon capture
Cumbria Wildlife Trust aim to revive vast seagrass beds in Walney Channel near Barrow to help tackle climate crisis and bring back precious marine ecosystems.
Access to Eden project awarded £2 million
Access to Eden are delighted to announce that we have received a grant of £2 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of our exciting heritage partnership project, Access to Eden: breaking barriers, building bridges.