July 2009
Dear
Marine life is the hot topic this month, the Marine and Coastal Access Bill has received its second reading in the commons, our very own Shore-to-sea project has been nominated for an award and here at the Trust we have recruited a marine advocacy officer. Marine conservation is often overlooked as the beauty and diversity of our seas and the damage that is being done to this fragile environment are hidden beneath the waves. We hope that a strong Marine Bill and ongoing marine projects will give marine life the priority it deserves.
Peter Bullard
Director
Vote now and help Cumbria Wildlife Trust win £2,000 in the National Lottery Awards!
We are delighted to have reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards. The Awards are an annual search to find the UK's favourite Lottery-funded projects, and they aim to celebrate and recognise the difference that those projects have made to people, places and communities all across the UK.
Our Shore to Sea project is competing against nine other projects in the Best Environment Project category for the chance to win an Award and a £2,000 prize, and we need your votes to help us!
All you need to do is visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards and click on the Best Environment Project category, then Cumbria Wildlife Trust - Shore to Sea Project or telephone 0844 6861357 to cast your vote. Voting ends on 11 July.
To find out more about our Shore to Sea Project click here.
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill reaches another milestone
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill has reached another milestone in its progress through Parliament with its second reading in the Commons.
Although the Bill has been improved significantly during its passage through the House of Lords, The Wildlife Trusts believe further changes are necessary to ensure adequate protection for the UK’s marine life.
Joan Edwards, head of Living Seas for The Wildlife Trusts, said:
“We are delighted that this Bill has now reached the House of Commons. However, opportunities for new legislation in the marine environment come rarely, so it is vital that the resulting Act is effective enough to stand the test of time."
To read the Wildlife Trust briefing explaining the important changes that are needed to the Bill click here.
To read about what you can do to help click here.
Membership Recruiters Wanted
Various locations in Cumbria
Commission Based.
An exciting opportunity to earn extra income whilst raising vital funds for wildlife in Cumbria. If you are dynamic, highly motivated with outstanding communication skills then click here for further information about this rewarding role.
Walks and Talks
08 July Discover Clints Quarry Nature Reserve
09 July An afternoon at Clints Quarry Nature Reserve
11 July Discover the Duddon Mosses National Nature Reserve
12 July A tour of Wanfell
13 July Go with the flow on the Esk Estuary
18 July Wildflowers of the uplands (Fully booked)
23 July The Sedgwick Geology Trail
27 July Go with the flow on the Esk Estuary
30 July Shore search and coastal flowers
Learning about Wildlife
27 July Explore Parton Beach
31 July Investigating signs of wildlife
Conservation Work Parties
07 July River Kent Himalayan balsam removal work party
12 July Conservation work party at Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve
16 July River Kent Himalayan balsam removal work party
19 July Conservation work party at Next Ness Nature Reserve
22 July Conservation work party at Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve
23 July Conservation work party at Wreay Woods Nature Reserve
25 July River Kent Himalayan balsam removal work party
26 July Conservation work party at Latterbarrow Nature Reserve
29 July Conservation work party at Latterbarrow Nature Reserve
Click here for more infomation on all of our July events
Explore local wildlife and wildplaces
Cumbria Wildlife Trust events including walks and talks, conservation working parties and family days out are a fantastic way of finding out more about local wildlife and the conservation efforts needed to help them thrive. There are a huge variety of events to chose from.
In the last month the Duddon Local Support Group hosted a 'Medicines and Remedies from the Hedgerows' walk. Over 30 people attended. Sarah Atkinson, a medical herbalist, gave a guided walk/talk describing the many uses for the flowers, leaves, herbs and shrubs she found along the way. The picture shows Sarah describing the medicinal use of a comfrey leaf. Also this month the West Coast Local Support group discovered an amazing 137 different species of flowers in a walk in June.
The once yearly Cross Bay Walk will soon be with us. We will be striding out on Saturday 1 August. Why not come along and enjoy this beautiful walk and make some money for the Trust as you stroll? Click here for more details.
Click here to find out about some of the events coming up in the next couple of months.
Focus on: Wildlife and industrial archaeology - Clints Quarry Nature Reserve
Clint's Quarry is a fascinating place not only for wildlife but also for geology and industrial archealogy. Situated one mile north of Egremont the nature reserve has a number of different environments, from damp spoil heaps to ponds and grassland creating perfect conditions for a wide variety of wildlife. The reserve boasts several different species of orchids, butterflies, newts, toads and woodland birds.
To find out more about the reserve click here.