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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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An important word, for the humble peat bog

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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