Dubwath Silver Meadows Project Update 2016-17
Thank you for your amazing support for the Dubwath Silver Meadows project. Dubwath Silver Meadows is one of the best sites in Cumbria for people to see the plant and animal wildlife of wetland and other habitats that range from open wetland to wet woodland and from open grassland to dry woodland. Its peaty soils […]
Red Squirrels Northern England Project Update 2016-17
Thank you for your support for Red Squirrels Northern England. The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is the only species of squirrel native to England. As a native species, the red squirrel is an integral part of our countryside and our natural heritage. Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) is a red squirrel conservation partnership working right […]
Cumbria Outdoors – John Muir Award Project Update 2016-17
The John Muir Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. It encourages awareness and responsibility for the natural environment, in a spirit of fun, adventure and exploration. Â Although this is an individual award, Cumbria Outdoors supports participants to achieve these principles as a group, visiting schools in […]
Warton Crag Project Update 2016-17
Thank you for your amazing support for the Warton Crag project. Warton Crag is a hugely important site both locally and nationally in supporting populations of several rare butterfly species. The mosaic of habitats favoured by these species is under constant threat of encroachment by scrub and dense bracken stands, and requires continual management work […]
Flowers and Fells Fund Project Update 2016-17
Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s ‘Meadow Life’ project was successfully completed in October 2016, having run since April 2013. The project worked with farmers, small holders, community groups, schools, volunteers and members of the public to try and restore, promote and raise awareness of meadows and their management. Since 2013, 110 hectares of hay meadows have been […]
