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Dog walkers by the shore of Derwentwater, Borrowdale and Derwent Water, Cumbria

Dallowgill is the source of the Skell — The source of the river is part of the vast rugged expanse of Dallowgill

Historic river valley set for revival amid threat of climate change

A pioneering project to revive an historic river valley and protect one of the world’s most significant cultural landmarks from the effects of climate change has been given the green light following a £1.4m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

2020 Climate change extremes result in mixed fortunes for wildlife

Extreme weather events including one of the hottest years on record has once again had a huge impact on UK wildlife in 2020 – but many species have also seen a boost due to the absence of people as a result of lockdown, the National Trust said.

Walkers urged to stick to paths to help reduce damage to landscapes and wildlife as social distancing increases erosion

The National Trust is asking walkers and countryside lovers for help in protecting landscapes and nature after signs that the cumulative effects of winter weather, increased visitor numbers, and social distancing is starting to cause fresh erosion and widening of footpaths at hot spots across England.

Little tern coming in to land on a shingle beach

Nature reserve sees best breeding season for rare little terns for 25 years

One of the UK’s few remaining little tern colonies has had its most successful season for 25 years thanks to a lack of disturbance, few predators and a helping of luck.

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