We welcome the new Government’s proposals which focus on decarbonisation of the energy sector, better buses, and curbing water pollution by making water bosses accountable. But new infrastructure and housing must not come at the expense of the landscape, environment, local people and higher carbon emissions. Read more
Some welcome sunshine for a fascinating day learning about bees at our spectacular High Borrowdale upland hay meadow. Read more
This week, a group from the Cumberland Building Society, and a new member of the Friends of the Lake District staff team, join Jan at Mazonwath to learn the ancient art of dry stone walling. Read more
The effects of leaving rubbish in the landscape isn't just visual. It can kill wildlife, damage soils, leach into water systems and cause human health hazards too. Our litter campaign covers mythbusting facts, spot the difference photos, quizzes, and the non-existent litter fairies! Read more
A year after a well-publicised demonstration against planning applications for a holiday resort near a stretch of environmentally sensitive South Cumbrian coastline, local people and others wanting to protect Roanhead remain concerned for its future. Read more
Di West, Mind Over Mountains Wellbeing Team Lead, blogs here about two wellbeing walks that Friends of the Lake District recently funded, helping people get out into some beautiful landscapes, explore mindfulness, and connect with both nature and one another. Read more
This week, Jan and the volunteers are up on the Helm and we learn all about bracken. Then we fly over to High Borrowdale where the hay meadows are now in full bloom. Read more
Friends of the Lake District has welcomed recent work to remove 1.2km of overhead lines near Hawkshead and run them underground instead Read more
Summer comes to Dam Mire Wood! While some farmers are out hay timing, the workparty volunteers set to on this beautiful piece of land which has benefited from all the recent rain. And cake, of course, is never far away. Read more
Candidates standing in the constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale faced questions from a packed audience at a Hustings for Cumbria’s Landscapes Read more
At our restored upland haymeadow at Mazonwath, the cool wet weather is affecting everything. The grass has gone crazy but not the flowers. Two walling teams get to work, and the Asby commoners chew over agri environment payment schemes... Read more
We are seeking a Judicial Review over the Lake District National Park Authority’s decision to grant planning permission for a major new adventure attraction at Elterwater Quarry. Read more