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

Garden magazine covering a wide 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.

The website for those with an interest in animal mysteries, and mystery animals, in Cumbria.

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

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

A wealth of information on Cumbria's environment, sustainable development, sustainability indicators, Local Agenda 21 and environmental monitoring, reporting, news, events and policy.

Cumbrian part of a nationally conceived scheme for the conservation of important geological and geomorphological sites.

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.

An organisation whose aims are to protect the wildlife of Cumbria. Today it has about 4000 members and manages around 40 nature reserves.

Village campaign for a road bypass on the A66.

Their role is to raise much needed funds for conservation projects and to raise awarenss amongst visitors of the need to protect the fragile environment of the Lake District.

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.

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

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

For information on wildlife, heritage, tourism and landscape in and around the Solway coast and plain.

Considers the collection, treatment and disposal of municipal waste but describes aspects of the other types of waste where relevant. Proposals and consultation documents for the future of waste disposal in Cumbria.

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.

A brief guide by The Environment Agency, to the River Kent, which starts its journey from the hills surrounding Kentmere, then flows for a distance of only 20 miles before entering the sea at the northern end of Morecambe Bay.