Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category includes sites about the local area's geography, natural environment and wildlife. It also contains sites about local activities, events, institutions and organisations related to science and the environment.

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Resources in This Category

• Arcadian Archives

  http://www.arcadian-archives.com/
  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.

• Arnside Silverdale

  http://www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/
  Details of the conservation projects, the Limestone Heritage Project, and the local Landscape Trust.

• Cumbria in Bloom

  http://www.cumbria-in-bloom.org.uk/
  A competition to promote local pride in all areas of the county.

• Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust

  http://www.cwmet.org.uk/
  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.

• Cumbria Wildlife Trust

  http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/
  An organisation whose aims are to protect the wildlife of Cumbria. Today it has about 4000 members and manages around 40 nature reserves.

• Fix the Fells

  http://www.fixthefells.co.uk/
  Body set up to research footpath erosion and restore them. Profile, activities and visitor information with how to donate.

• Harrington Nature Reserve

  http://www.harrington-nature-reserve.org.uk/
  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.

• North Pennines

  http://www.northpennines.org.uk/
  Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area (also a UNESCO European and Global Geopark), with information about conservation, and for visitors.

• Solway Coast

  http://www.solwaycoastaonb.org.uk/
  Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation, and for visitors.

• Solway Firth Partnership

  http://www.solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk/
  A coastal management partnership that embodies a voluntary and co-operative approach to management. Strategy, maps, photos, news and research information.

• South Lakeland Action On Climate Change

  http://www.slacc.org.uk/
  Aims to reduce levels of greenhouse gases across the South Lakes region. Information about events, lobbying, and contact details.

• The Limestone Pavements Action Group

  http://www.limestone-pavements.org.uk/
  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.

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