Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Cumbria Biodiversity Partnership - A partnership involving local people, landowners, voluntary organisations, industry, government agencies and local authorities. The aims are to ensure that the variety of wildlife in Cumbria is sustained and, where possible, enhanced.

Arcadian Archives - Garden magazine covering a range of topics but with particular interest in contemporary horticultural writing. Includes much plant advice and descriptions of many gardens in Cumbria. From Janet Queen and Jim Waugh.

Nature Notes from Eden and the Lake District - Weekly nature diary from north Cumbria, Eden Valley and the Lake District.

Cumbria Apple Project - A report based on a survey of apple orchards in Cumbria, UK

Cumbria County Council's Corporate Environment Unit - Information on Cumbria's environment, sustainable development, sustainability indicators, Local Agenda 21 and environmental monitoring, reporting, news, events and policy.

The Limestone Pavements Action Group - Campaigns to protect limestone pavement; works to improve the management of limestone pavement habitat in the UK. Includes information about their creation and natural history.

Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust - The use of Landfill Tax to provide grant aid to Cumbrian Community projects. About the Trust, the Landfill Tax Grant Scheme, and some project examples.

South Lakeland Recycling - Details of the blue box kerbside recycling scheme run by South Lakeland District Council.

A590 Now Campaign - The A590 Low/High Newton bypass campaign concerning the Lakeland, Ulverston and Furness areas of Cumbria. Vote for a bypass.

Cumbria in Bloom - A competition to promote local pride in all areas of the county. Local people achieve awards by taking on the planning and management of their environment, and improve it through planting, floral displays and high levels of cleanliness.

South Lakeland Action On Climate Change - Aims to reduce levels of greenhouse gases across the South Lakes region. Information about events, lobbying, and contact details.

Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation, and for visitors.

Arnside Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - A landscape of special importance straddling the boundary of Cumbria and Lancashire. The Limestone geology of the area provides a complex mosaic of habitats. Details of the conservation projects, the Limestone Heritage Project, and the local Landscape Trust.

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area (also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark), with information about conservation, and for visitors.

Local Agenda 21 for Eden District of Cumbria - Promoting a sustainable lifestyle with less pollution from transport and industry, waste recycling, education, health and information for the public. Definition of LA21, news and projects.

Solway Firth Partnership - A coastal management partnership that embodies a voluntary and co-operative approach to management. Strategy, maps, photos, news and research information.

Harrington Nature Reserve - Devoted to the reserve and the wildlife located there. Created by The Friends of Harrington Nature Reserve, a charity organisation set up to preserve and maintain the reserve.