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

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Theresa Harrington

Despite the Lake District's recent designation as a World Heritage Site, the area is under increasing pressure from inappropriate development that threatens to destroy the peace, tranquility and wildness that makes it such a special place. More than ever, the Lake District needs all the protection it can get.

Local Plan focuses too heavily on development over the environment

Read our concerns about the Lake District National Park’s Local Plan Review, and how to respond to the public consultation.

Sarah and Adam’s fundraising

Friends of the Lake District will use the funds raised on this walk to go towards their vital work looking after native woodlands and hay meadows; running campaigns to protect the Lake District from inappropriate developments and helping people volunteer, learn skills and engage with this spectacular landscape.

Types of membership

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Thirlmere Activity Hub

Volunteering

Be one of our 500 volunteers making a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.

Thirlmere Activity Hub

We consider this to be a wholly inappropriate development in this location. We urge you to take immediate action, write to the Planning Authority and share your concerns about this threat to Thirlmere