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Cumbria Connect
Talks at The Old Courthouse
Nature Crisis? What Nature Crisis?
Nature Crisis? What Nature Crisis?
Join Martin Varley, Programme Manager from the new large-scale nature restoration programme called Cumbria Connect covering the Lowther Valley, Haweswater and Orton Fells.
Come and delve into the pressing need for nature restoration, understand the impact on Shap and broader area and be a part of the conversation.
What is nature restoration vs landscape recovery, ecological restoration and conservation. Join Martin Varley, Cumbria Connect Programme Manager, to decode nature restoration, explore the nuances of landscape change and uncover the significance for Shap and its surroundings. Come prepared for some lively discussion on the future of our fells.
For more information on Cumbria Connect and the Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme, follow the link
Walks
River and Peatlands Restoration Walk Wasdale
River and Peatlands Restoration Walk Wasdale
Explore the captivating Wasdale Beck on a guided walk led by local river restoration experts Bill Kenmir from Cumbria Connect and Alice Robinson from Lowther Estates, and delve into the fascinating world of peatlands restoration.
To slow the flow into the Lune catchment, Wasdale Beck will be restored to its natural river processes thanks to work commissioned by Lonsdale Settled Estate as part of a funded Countryside Stewardship project. |
Conservation Grazing with Pigs & Cattle at Lowther
Thursday 23rd May
Conservation grazing with
Pigs & Cattle at Lowther
Discover how the Lowther Estate is using traditional native livestock breeds to revitalise habitats and help restore lost biodiversity. Led by Joe Clements, Lowther Estate Conservation Assistant.
In recent years, the Lowther Estate has introduced different species of livestock to support its farming approach. These species include Tamworth Pigs and Longhorn Cattle. The Tamworth Pigs rootle through grasslands and woodlands, disturbing the ground & creating opportunities for plants species to colonise. Longhorn Cattle have also been introduced to reduce the dominance of coarse grasses allowing space for more delicate wildflowers. Come along and find out more about how these breeds are helping to transform the landscape. |
Times: 1pm to 3pm
Walk length: Approx 2km
Moderate Terrain. Short Steep slopes. Walking boots needed.
Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Spaces limited – please book.
The walk is free to attend – but please make a donation, if you can, to help support this vital work.
Moderate terrain. Short Steep slopes. Walking boots needed.
- What to wear: Please dress according to the weather, warm clothes and waterproofs if cool and/or wet, don’t forget sunhats, sunscreen if hot! Please wear sturdy shoes or wellies.
- What to bring: Snacks and a drink, binoculars
- Parking: At the venue.
- Toilets or facilities: Toilets available at Shap
If you would like a lift from Shap – or would like to car share from the village – please email info@theoldcourthouse.org by Thursday am at the latest.
