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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.

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 June, 2016

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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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: 4th August, 2016

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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Our Green Space

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Published: 13th May, 2015

Updated: 3rd June, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Work the View

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Published: 18th March, 2015

Updated: 27th April, 2015

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Gillside Wood

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Published: 12th March, 2015

Updated: 24th May, 2017

Author: Sophie Hodge

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Farming Landscapes

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Published: 12th March, 2015

Updated: 27th April, 2015

Author: Sophie Hodge

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    Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of like minded people in caring for this unique landscape.

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Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria
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In a world of fast pace and change and more external pressures than ever before, it is easy to forget that landscape is all around us and supports us. This is why we created our Why Landscape Matters campaign. We are asking people to join with us and remember why our landscapes matter to us, celebrate and enjoy them, and support our work to keep them special.

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