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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.

Gillside Wood

Gillside Wood

Through the generosity of Friends of the Lake District members and landowners Bev and Jo Dennison Drake, we have planted a new 7 hectare native wood along Tongue Gill beck, Grasmere. During 2014 we ran an appeal to raise money for trees. Thanks to the generosity of our members, an incredible £8,626 was raised, adding to the grant we received from the Forestry Commission. Read more

Published: 14th January, 2016

Updated: 18th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

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The Long View

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

Published: 11th January, 2016

Updated: 28th November, 2019

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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Whole Valley Planning

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

Published: 8th October, 2015

Updated: 28th November, 2019

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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Our Green Space

Our Green Space

The £1million Our Green Space project was run in partnership with Action with Communities in Cumbria between 2008 and 2011. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2015

Updated: 13th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Work the View

Work the View

Work the View was part of the Rural Skills Cumbria Programme providing training to individuals 16 years or older, currently working, or intending to work in the farming, food and forestry sectors in Cumbria. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2015

Updated: 13th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Farming Landscapes

Farming Landscapes

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Published: 12th March, 2015

Updated: 28th November, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

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