Local farmers have been thanked for their part in restoring hay meadows in the Lake District

In a joint project by the Lake District National Park Authority, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and through working closely with farmers, 23 football pitches worth of hay meadows has been restored

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Hay meadow restoration with propagated plants at Cartmel Fell
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Hay meadow restoration with propagated plants at Cartmel Fell

The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) and Cumbria Wildlife Trust have joined together to restore 16 hectares of hay meadows across the Lake District. Supported through BMW UK's Recharge...

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