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About domhall

I have spent the last 15 years juggling careers in education publishing, expedition leadership and safety training. It has involved a careful balancing act of dreams of expedition travel, a love of climbing, walking and the outdoors and the the realities of life - and the later has definitely come off worse. I've run an adventure travel and expedition training business and lived in the sometimes sunny Lake District. Having taken a year out to complete an MSc in Environmental Technology I am now working for The Conservation Volunteers, working on engaging communities in their local green spaces.

Lake District Future – reflections 2 – What is the Purpose of the Lakes National Park?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by domhall

It is a simple, but fundamental question – what is the Lake District National Park for, what should it focus on and why do we have it – a few quotes and facts that show that the question is far from simple: … Continue reading →

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Lake District Future – reflections 1 – The Lake District Now

Posted on September 15, 2014 by domhall

The results of the Lake District futures research project seem to suggest our perceptions of the Lake District now, influences our choice of future scenarios for the Park.  So what do people think about the Lake District now – a … Continue reading →

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Results – Lake District Futures Project

Posted on September 11, 2014 by domhall

I am delighted that at the end of five months of fascinating discussions, slightly less fascinating hours battling with spreadsheets, academic articles and statistics, I have completed my project and am in the position to be able to share the … Continue reading →

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I-player stumbling

Posted on August 21, 2014 by domhall

Wandering through the i-player I came across this documentary about the Honistor zip wire application first shown in October 2011. I found it really interesting and for anyone interested in the complex trade-offs and conflicting priorities facing the Lake District Planning … Continue reading →

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Reshuffles and real politics

Posted on July 27, 2014 by domhall

Most of my writing has been tied up in recent weeks with putting together early drafts of my Lakes Project.  But with a little bit of free time, I have been reflecting on the sale of Blencathra and the recent … Continue reading →

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Survey closed

Posted on July 23, 2014 by domhall

  I have now closed the survey and am hugely grateful to the 1044 people who took the time to complete it and share their opinions on the future of the Lakes.  I am now working on analysis of the results and … Continue reading →

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Last chance to have your say

Posted on July 19, 2014 by domhall

The survey closes on Wed, so if you still haven’t had your say on the future of the Lake District… last few days so take the survey now!

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Some great news for birds and wildlife in Lakes

Posted on July 14, 2014 by domhall

Some great news for birds and wildlife in the Lakes as red kites breed in Grizedale http://ow.ly/z8g3Y

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Questionnaire – amazing response and closing date

Posted on July 9, 2014 by domhall

Just a quick post to say a huge thanks for the brilliant response I have had to the questionnaire.  I am pleased to say that the current questionnaire count stands at an amazing 815, which is absolutely great, and has already exceeded … Continue reading →

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An important word, for the humble peat bog

Posted on July 7, 2014 by domhall

An important word, for the humble peat bog… http://ow.ly/yS1PU

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