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Category Archives: The Environment
Lake District Future – reflections 1 – The Lake District Now
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
Posted in Lake District Project, The Environment
Tagged conservation, cultural landscape, Environment, Lake District, wildlife
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Results – Lake District Futures Project
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
I-player stumbling
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
Reshuffles and real politics
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
Questionnaire – amazing response and closing date
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
Posted in Lake District Project, The Environment
Tagged conservation, Environment, Lake District
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An important word, for the humble peat bog
An important word, for the humble peat bog… http://ow.ly/yS1PU
Posted in Lake District Project, The Environment
Tagged climate change, Environment, peat
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Time to start talking about positive Environmental messages
Time to start talking about positive messages and hope for the environment, a positive message from Chris Smith http://ow.ly/yJzo2
What the World Cup can teach us about saving the planet
Whilst most of my posts are environment related, I think for the next month I will mainly be thinking about football. I made a conscious decision ten days ago that I was going to allow myself to get excited about … Continue reading
Posted in The Environment, Uncategorized
Tagged climate change, Environment, FIFA, leadership, World Cup
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Great article about the connection to nature
Great article about the connection to nature and risk for kids by http://ow.ly/xoP2g
Posted in Outdoor Adventures, The Environment
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The Wildlife Trusts, say HS2 is unstoppable
The Wildlife Trusts, say HS2 is unstoppable, and make plans for a green corridor along the route – practical pragmatism or just another surrender? http://ow.ly/xkDpO
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