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Alpacaly Ever After (CIC)

Lakeland's one and only independent social enterprise, offering outstanding alpaca and llama experiences surrounded by the beauty of The Lake District World Heritage Site.
Fight the Aliens–Big Balsam Bash

We want to bring together a fighting force of volunteers to work in groups around Rydal to attempt a mass-removal of Himalayan Balsam. The aim is to clear the Rydal area of the infestation, to reduce the regrowth and prevent the ongoing spread to other areas of the Lakes.
Dark Skies Cumbria on BBC Inside Out

We're featured on BBC Inside Out North West this Monday 4th February
CPRE Star Count 2019

TAKE PART: 2 February - 23 February - Help reclaim our dark skies

Whinlatter Forest Plan consultation

Friends of the Lake District welcome the opportunity to comment on this third Whinlatter Forest Plan. We are particularly appreciative of a meeting held with Forestry Commission on 8th November.
LDNPA Local Plan Review
St Cuthbert's "garden village" Carlisle
Penrith Masterplan
NWCC Pylons project across Cumbria dropped by National Grid
NWCC Cumbria Pylons project dropped by National Grid
Energy proposals at Old Hutton
National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure

10th December 2018: We have today submitted our response to the Consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure.
Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We are concerned about the basis for the decision to approve an application for a zipwire at Honister Slate Mine, and have requested that the Government “calls in” the application.
Glover Landscape Review

We welcome the Government’s independent review of England’s National Parks and AONBs launched on 20 October. The review is led by Julian Glover supported by an experienced advisory group.