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Rainforest appeal donations doubled during Earth Raise Week Post
Friends of the Lake District is calling on the public to help save one of Cumbria’s rarest habitats as we launch an urgent fundraising appeal to restore temperate rainforest in the Rusland Valley.
Approach to Lake District littering and fly-camping is a step in the right direction Post
Friends of the Lake District has welcomed the visible, more interventionist approach towards littering and fly-camping taken by the police and other agencies over the Easter weekend.
A Walk in a Rainforest Post
Exploring Friends of the Lake District’s Rusland Woods with the people helping to bring Cumbria’s rainforests back to life.
Championing the commons Post
Policy officer Amanda McCleery explains how Friends of the Lake District helps keep the commons of Cumbria thriving.
Our new website Post
The website as you see it now is just the start. Much of our previous content is temporarily unavailable as we continue to work on and update things.
High Borrowdale extremes Post
an has some cheeky visitors to her garden while there's a muddy volunteer day at Mazonwath. Plus the bridge at Dam Mire is nearly complete.
Conserving Lakeland 100 Page
Hedges and Edges Work
This project aims to create, restore, and monitor hedges and edges, as well as promote better management practices.
Fairer housing campaign launch Post
We're seeking stronger controls on the conversion of residential homes to holiday use with our Fairer Housing, Stronger Communities campaign.
Fairer housing campaign Work
Our campaign aims to support local communities in the Lake District by reducing the amount of empty and under-used homes, and increasing the number of houses occupied by full-time, permanent residents.
Fairer housing campaign petition Post
We're calling on the Government to help reduce the amount of empty and under-used homes, and increase the number of houses occupied by full-time, permanent residents.
Mike’s Wood workparty Event
Tree management and walling