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We have now outlined a number of the key points that we will be making in our response and would urge people to do the same before the review deadline of 18th December 2018 Read more
We are supporting the Environment Agency’s 2018 Flood Action Campaign. Aimed at young people aged 18 to 34, this years’ campaign targets those in rental properties and with young families. Read more
Please donate to help our work to secure 'Dark Skies' accreditation for the wonderful nocturnal skyscape of the Lake District. Read more
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10th December 2018: We have today submitted our response to the Consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure. Read more
A report published this week by the Campaign to Protect Rural England calls for a radical rethink of farming practices and soil management to help regenerate the soils that underpin our supply of food and environment. Read more
A get together for our members to catch up on issues affecting the Lake District and our work in Cumbria. Book by calling 01539 720788 or email [email protected] Read more
Professional and amateur hedge layers from across the north will come together again to test their skills at our Annual Hedgelaying Competition on Saturday 19th January. Read more
We are shocked and saddened for the precedent that this recommendation sets for the future of all of our common land. Read more
We welcome the Agriculture Bill which will make payments for the delivery of public goods, and cease area support payments simply for owning land. Read more