Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
Ali Morse, Water Policy Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, explores the importance of wetlands, with a focus on the benefits they bring to us, as well as wildlife – flood prevention, carbon capture…
Educational visits to Witherslack Wetlands | Foulshaw Moss, Meathop Moss & Nichols Moss Nature Reserves
We deliver wildlife workshops and field trips for primary schools in Cumbria. Educational visits to Witherslack Wetlands.
Wetland wildlife hideaway
This experience grants you exclusive access to a private area of this outstanding nature reserve. Explore the landscape and spot wildlife with the help of a knowledgeable guide. A tasty picnic from a local supplier will fuel your adventure!
New funding to repair damaged peatlands near Sedbergh
Cumbria Wildlife Trust receives £300,000 for peatland restoration at important wetland site
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery help to bring back wetland wildlife and tackle climate change near Witherslack, South Lakes
Generous donation of £90,000 by People’s Postcode Lottery initiative, designed to support projects tackling climate change, has made it possible for us to buy new land for peatland restoration and…
Vital funding secured for the ‘discovery’ of North West's peatlands
Peatlands across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester will be identified and investigated thanks to thousands of pounds of ‘discovery’ funding from the Government’s Nature for Climate…
Cold conservation days and coppice coup chatter - January 2020 Blog
We have had another wet month with the occasional beautiful sunny day. The tree nursery is starting to bulge at the seams with trees, with over 400 now and about 500 growing in people’s gardens…
Wild, Wet and Twig Who’s Who (Staveley Woodlands December Blog)
I thought I would start my recount of December with a big “Happy New Year” for 2020. I hope you all have lots of wonderful wild plans for the year ahead.
Government inertia on peatlands risks international embarrassment
Two-year delay to England peat strategy as damage continues to vital carbon stores
The Trust strongly objects to any planting of trees on peatlands, including at Berrier End
We are working hard to protect and restore peatlands across Cumbria and they are a top priority for us
Sunny days, seal surveys and bird watching
In October I have taken advantage of the unseasonably warm and sunny weather by getting outdoors as much as possible, surveying wetlands and getting some birding in!