Conserving Cumbria’s Dark Skies for the health and well-being of people and wildlife, to help tackle the climate emergency, support a sustainable economic recovery and provide opportunities to enjoy an unspoilt night sky. Read more
Unsurprisingly, the Lake District is Britain’s most visited National Park.This is a big challenge. Read more
We've been researching how climate change is affecting Cumbria now, and may affect us in future. Here are a few facts from our work so far. Read more
FLD Whole Valley Planning - A guide for communities. This project explored the feasibility of whether land management could be integrated across a whole valley, based on community led issues. Read more
A sustainable energy policy that: optimises the use of renewable energy sources, reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, minimises the use of non-renewable power sources and production of waste, and enhances landscape character. Read more
Managing limited water resources is one of the key issues facing modern society in the 21st century. Within Cumbria, we work to ensure that the water resource, which is so fundamental to this iconic landscape, is managed responsibly and effectively. Read more
Cumbria contains a third of the common land in England and it is hugely important for access, water, biodiversity and wildlife. We campaign for the importance of common land and village greens to be recognised, and increase the understanding of how complex the issues and laws related to these areas are. Read more
Small, upland farms are a crucial part of the landscape, culture and communities of Cumbria. Our vision is to have a thriving local farming economy where farmers are properly rewarded for their work and the public benefit from improved landscape, access, biodiversity, water and health through responsible farming practices. Read more
Friends of the Lake District aims to increase woodland cover in Cumbria and better manage existing woodlands. We practice what we preach through managing trees and woodland on land that we own too. Read more
Friends of the Lake District believe it is vitally important for everyone to be able to get outdoors and enjoy the amazing landscapes of the Lake District and Cumbria. We want people to be able to walk, sail, run, climb, swim, ride and cycle for example and we want the landscape to be well looked after. Read more
One of the driest summers on record left Thirlmere and Haweswater reservoirs 40% full. Cumbria supplies much of the north west region with water, approximately 7 million people. Read more