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Trees and woodlands are can be important for many reasons. They may provide a home for wildlife, absorb carbon or slow the flow of water to prevent flooding downstream. But what makes Hows Wood special to you? Is it the springtime bluebells, the distinctive sound of a cuckoo in summer, the views of Harter Fell or the peace and tranquillity you feel as you take a stroll through the woodland?
Many of the things we believe are special can be overlooked when decisions are made about our landscapes, because others feel they have no financial value. Friends of the Lake District is working with Professor Lois Mansfield of Environmentors Ltd to understand the true value of Hows Wood.
We need your views on what is special and important to you about Hows Wood. Even if you have never visited (a virtual tour is available here), we still want to know what you value about your experiences in woodland in general. This information will help us to make sure that the things people value are protected in the future.
The survey should take around 20 minutes to complete.
If you would like to discuss it further please contact us at info@fld.org.uk
LANSS were delighted to attend this event which focused on exploring and building on opportunities within work-based and practical agroecological training. We looked at different training models and heard real life examples of them working in practice. We also learned how devolution will give our…
As part of the Cumbrian Rainforest Project, Cumbria Woodlands are offering two learning opportunities in September. A training day at Thornythwaite Farm - Habitat Management for Temperate Rainforest Species, and a Webinar - Restoring Temperate Rainforest, Lessons from the South West.
Restoring Temperate Rainforest - Lessons from around the UK. Recently, Cumbria Woodlands hosted a webinar looking at Rainforest Restoration from projects across the UK. The presentation recordings from four separate speakers are now available to watch
Creating a resilient woodland at Lowther Estate to boost diversity and timber supply. The Lowther Estate in Cumbria worked with partners including the Forestry Commission, Natural England and the Eden Rivers Trust to bring to fruition a new large scale productive woodland in the North West of…
