24/02/2026
New research to explore hidden fungal networks in Cumbria’s uplands
New research in Cumbria will investigate how underground fungal networks influence woodland creation success in the UK’s uplands
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New research to explore hidden fungal networks in Cumbria's uplands
New research in Cumbria will investigate how underground fungal networks influence woodland creation success in the UK's uplands
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Bringing nature recovery together across Cumbria
Landowners and organisations come together in Keswick to strenghten nature recovery across Cumbria and drive landscape-scale action for wildlife, climate and communities.
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Ratty’s Revival: Water Voles return to Cumbria’s rivers
750 Water Voles have been reintroduced across Cumbria over three years. Discover how river restoration and partnership working are bringing this keystone species back to the Lake District.
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Rural Futures: Elli’s Path to Farming with Nature
Discover Rural Futures: Elli’s Path to Farming with Nature, a short film following Cumbria’s first Nature-Friendly Farming Apprentice. Explore how Elli Foxton’s apprenticeship blends farming, conservation and nature recovery across three Cumbrian farms, inspiring young people to pursue careers in sustainable agriculture.
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Meet our Community Engagement Officer
Meet Emma Hughes, our Community Engagement Officer at Cumbria Connect. Discover how her love for people, wild places and muddy boots inspires community spirit and drives nature recovery across Cumbria’s stunning landscape.
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Shining a light on Glow-worms
Discover how volunteers helped survey Glow-worms and release 100 larvae to bring these magical beetles back to the Lowther Estate. Sign up to volunteer for 2026.
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Restoring rare upland hay meadows in the Lowther Valley
Farmers, volunteers and conservationists unite to restore rare upland hay meadows in Cumbria’s Lowther Valley through community planting and nature-friendly farming.
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Wildlife Ranger Traineeship in Cumbria
High deer numbers, invasive American Mink and Grey Squirrels are threatening native species and woodland recovery. This 18-month paid Wildlife Ranger Traineeship gives one trainee the chance to learn hands-on conservation skills, support nature recovery across Cumbria and help shape the first national Wildlife Ranger Apprenticeship.
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Restoring Cumbria’s Rainforest: How we’re using a helicopter to help restore the uplands at Haweswater
Discover how helicopters are helping restore Cumbria’s rainforest in the uplands – boosting biodiversity, water quality and climate resilience.
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