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About us
- About us
- Our Story
  We have a long history of campaigning for Cumbria’s landscapes. Here’s a snapshot of the difference we have made.
- Mission & values
  Our mission guides the work we do and our values underpin how we do it.
- Case Studies
  Read some examples of our past achievements including campaigns and practical work on the ground.
- Resources
  A selection of our reports and guides including our Technical Advice Note for good lighting and Who Pays for the Lake District.
- Our Team
  Our staff team and trustees work hard to deliver whether that’s campaigning for change, contributing to government policy or working on the ground.
- Work for us
  Want to join our team and help protect the landscapes we all love? Here are our latest vacancies.
Our work
News
Get involved
- Get involved
- Donate
  Donate to a specific appeal or make a general gift to support our work on the ground.
- Join Us (membership)
  Become a member and stand with us — your support powers long-term protection.
- Volunteer
  Join practical days out in the landscape and help care for Cumbria’s special places.
- Events
  Come along to walks, talks and volunteer days — learn more and meet like-minded people.
- Campaign with us
  Take action on the issues that matter, with simple ways to support current campaigns.
- Partner with us
  Support our work by becoming a corporate partner with opportunities for volunteer events and corporate giving.
- Youth voice
  We have an exciting opportunity for people between the ages of 18 and 25 to be part of our Youth Voice at Friends of the Lake District.
Land we look after
Contact
Fairer housing
Lakes Litter appeal

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Event

Rusland woods workparty

Woodland management

Tuesday 6th October, 2026

General tasks

Join our workparty for woodland management at our Rusland woods.

Location: Friends of the Lake District woodland in the Rusland Valley. Meeting place: 9:30am at the junction with Lane Ends just off the A590. (GR SD340842 / What three words ///conjured.rots.cost.) We will share transport from there to the woods.
Time: 9:30am – 3pm
Activity suitability: 16+
Activity grade: Moderate. There are some slopes which can be slippy and we will be moving up and down the woods.
Please wear: Outdoor working clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty/muddy. Waterproofs and heavy boots or wellies.
Please bring: Gloves, packed lunch, drinks. Rubber headed mallet if you have one.
Refreshment facilities: The famous array of Friends of the Lake District cakes will be available.
Toilet & hand washing facilities: There are no man-made toilet or handwashing facilities on site but plentiful artfully placed trees should you experience the call of nature. We will supply antibacterial hand gel.

Booking is required to attend this workparty – please use the booking form below.

Please note that we/other volunteers may take pictures during the day to use in our publicity and for recording progress on site. If you do not wish to be included in any pictures, please let us know on the day.

Never been to a workparty before? Click here to read more about them and to see a full list of dates for the year ahead.

If you require any further information about this workparty then please email jan-darrall@fld.org.uk

Click here to see the full workparty calendar.

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Rusland Wood Workparty Tuesday 6 October 2026

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