Government says yes to Highly Protected Marine Areas
The Wildlife Trusts cheer long fought-for commitment to first ever sea sanctuaries where all damaging activities will be banned
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Osprey chicks hatch at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
For the eighth year running, osprey chicks have successfully hatched at our nature reserve near Witherslack
How nature has helped us cope with the pandemic
Cumbrians have told us how being in nature has had a positive impact on their mental health during the pandemic
Morecambe Bay to play key role in pandemic recovery
Pioneering project to fight lockdown loneliness in the north west by harnessing natural beauty of Morecambe Bay. Health and environmental organisations join forces, with support from players of…
Young conservationists’ careers get off to a flying start following successful internships on Cumbria’s coast
The two interns focused on the marine environment in the North West during a six-month programme funded by The Crown Estate
Government plans for nature and net zero announced
Seeds of hope planted but root and branch change on mammoth scale still needed, say The Wildlife Trusts
New warden to protect rare terns at Foulney Island
After a difficult year for terns on Foulney Island Nature Reserve, we once again have a seasonal warden to help protect these rare seabirds
Tim Farron MP Visits Natural Flood Defence Scheme
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP, Tim Farron, visited Birds Park Reservoir on Friday (23 April) to see a natural flood defence scheme designed to slow the flow of floodwater from Stock Beck East down…
Record number of seals are counted at South Walney
For the first time over 500 grey seals have been recorded at our nature reserve near Barrow
Almost £8 million raised in 6 months for The Wildlife Trusts’ nature recovery plans
10 new projects contribute to 30% of land for nature by 2030
Sir David Attenborough backs new phase of 30 by 30 ambition