Our current work
Our work across Cumbria
From planting hedges, to campaigning for fairer housing, here's what Friends of the Lake District are up to at the moment.
Browse our campaigns and projects across Cumbria. Use filters to find what matters to you.
Planning
Protecting Cumbria’s landscapes through planning advice and policy guidance.
Fairer housing campaign
Our campaign aims to support local communities in the Lake District by reducing the amount of empty and under-used homes, and increasing the number of houses occupied by full-time, permanent residents.
Visitor levy
We're campaigning for a fairer way to pay for the things that the Lake District National Park needs to remain a beautiful place to live and visit.
Hedges and Edges
This project aims to create, restore, and monitor hedges and edges, as well as promote better management practices.
Cumbrian rainforest
We've been helping to restore a rainforest right here in Cumbria, and we're on the verge of expanding our work.
A voice for the landscape
Driving positive change by influencing local and national policies for thriving landscapes.
Planning outreach
Helping take the mystery out of the planning process.
