Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
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We're taking on the care of two important areas of limestone pavement for their special wildlife
We're delighted to take over the management of two special nature reserves near Burton-in-Kendal
Wildlife supporters toast our prehistoric pavements
It’s 40 years since the outstanding area of limestone pavement at Hutton Roof Crags near Burton-in-Kendal was given to the care of Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Restoring peatland habitats reduce CO2 emissions
Cumbria Wildlife Trust calls for more funding to urgently restore Cumbria’s eroding and damaged peat bogs.
Wildlife
Explore Cumbria's species, wildlife habitats, wildlife cams and find out how you can help Cumbria's wildlife.
Habitats
Discover more about the UK's amazing natural habitats and the wildlife that live there. From peat bogs and caves, to woodlands and meadows!
Wildlife Gardening
An introduction to wildlife gardening at the lovely Plumgarths Gardens!
Wildlife Gardening
An introduction to wildlife gardening at the lovely Plumgarths Gardens!
Farming with wildlife
Our friends at Jordans tell you a bit more about how they welcome wildlife on their farms, with the help of The Wildlife Trusts.
Planting on damaged peatland at Armboth Fell will help tackle climate change and restore habitat for wildlife
26,000 plants, including cottongrass and heather, have been planted on Armboth Fell, to help repair damaged peatlands and store CO2
Charities urge stronger protection for Irish Sea and Welsh Coast as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in seabed habitats for the first time
New series of reports – The Blue Carbon Mapping Project – provide the first estimate of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats, including in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)