CEO expresses concern about Honister zip wire decision
Stephen Trotter calls on Secretary of State to think again on Honister zip wire
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Fears the badger cull will be expanded and vaccinated badgers will be shot despite Government commitment to move away from lethal control
The Wildlife Trusts are deeply concerned that healthy, vaccinated badgers will be shot in several new areas this autumn as the Government continues its annual culling of badgers.
Dark bush-cricket
The dark bush-cricket, as its name suggests, is dark brown or reddish. It can be found in woodlands, hedgerows and gardens throughout summer. Its irregular chirpings are a familiar sound of summer…
Government plan to phase out badger cull must mean end to cull licences now
Public urged to respond to badger cull consultation
Shock as the Badger cull comes to Cumbria
Cumbria Wildlife Trust was shocked and disappointed by the Government’s surprise announcement that a badger cull was to go ahead in Cumbria. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is calling on Secretary of State…
Dark green fritillary
The dark green fritillary is actually an orange butterfly with black spots. It gets its name from the dark green hue to the undersides of its hindwings. A strong flier, it can be seen on open,…
Trust continues to oppose badger cull
Call for cattle vaccine to be top priority to tackle Bovine Tuberculosis, not badger culling
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival is a hit
The success of Cumbria’s third Dark Skies Festival, held from 5-14 November, shows that people want to get outside and experience nature and wildlife in the dark
Dark-edged bee-fly
Our largest and most common bee-fly, the dark-edged bee-fly looks just like a bumblebee, and buzzes like one too! It feeds on flowers like primroses and violets in gardens, parks and woodlands.…
A fly in disguise - meet the dark-edged bee-fly
Out in spring, dark-edged bee-flies are one of the first pollinators you’ll encounter in the year. A furry fly with a high-pitched buzz, you’ll be forgiven for thinking it’s a bumblebee!
Badger culling can’t be justified on any grounds
Following a Government announcement that it is to allow badger culling in areas of England at low-risk from bovine TB, including Cumbria, Cumbria Wildlife Trust is calling on the Government to…
Response to Government figures on badger culling in Cumbria
CEO responds to recent figures published by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs