Woodlands and farms projects

Despite being one of the wildest places in England, the Lake District has been shaped by people through centuries of upland farming. Supporting these traditional farming methods is therefore an important part of planning for the future of these landscapes.

Woodlands are an even older aspect of our landscape. Ancient woodlands once cloaked vast areas of the Lake District. Today Friends of the Lake District is dedicated to restoring and recreating native woodlands, for the sake of the landscape, the wildlife and the people who enjoy them.

The Long View

Recognising how trees are an essential part of our landscape character, we are pleased to announce that we will be a key supporting partner in The Long View project, led by Rob Fraser and Harriet Fraser of somewhere-nowhere. Read more

Whole Valley Planning

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

Our Green Space

Work the View

Gillside Wood

Farming Landscapes

Latest

Louise Beer: Artist inspired by Cumbria’s dark skies

We welcome astronomy inspired artist Louise Beer to the Lake District on a week-long residency as part of its Cumbria Dark Skies campaign.

Lake District Landscape and Language: Lost & Found, Our 85th Birthday exhibition opens

Visit our Landscape and Language; Lost and Found exhibition; celebrating 85 years.

'In Our Hands' Premiere, a film of our 85th anniversary poem

Premiere of 'In Our Hands', a short film of our 85th anniversary poem written by Harriet Fraser, produced and directed by Terry Abraham.

Lake District Landscape and Language: Lost & Found, Our 85th Birthday exhibition

Our exhibition celebrates 85 years in words and pictures.

Types of membership

Volunteering

Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.

Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We received the disappointing news yesterday (24th July) that the Secretary of State will not ‘call in’ the proposed zip-wires at Honister and so the Authority’s approval stands. The Secretary of State is no longer required to give reasons for his decision.