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

'In Our Hands' Film Premiere

We've commissioned a short film to celebrate our 85th year (1934 – 2019) which will be screening at the Rheged Centre, Penrith later this month.

Top tips for stargazers!

Top tips for stargazing this autumn to help you make the most of our dark skies

Milky Way delight for autumn stargazers

It's autumn - a beautiful time of the year to be out under the stars. Let astronomer Richard Darn lead you on a stargazing tour starting with the Milky Way.

'Local Plan' hearing scheduled for November

Friends of the Lake District is now in receipt of a draft timetable of the Local Plan hearings preliminary scheduled to take place over two weeks commencing 25 November.

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.