Conservation
New Red Squirrels Reserve
Cumbria is now the proud home of an innovative project to help protect the red squirrel from extinction. Whinlatter Forest near Keswick now has a red squirrel reserve which is now open to the public. Visiors can walk along a trail through the Red Squirrel Reserve and learn about the animals with displays indoors.
The forestry commission has a webcam during the Autum showing images of the Red Squirrels nest. Images from the webcam can be seen at the Whinlatter visitors centre.
Wind Turbines in Cumbria - do they have a place in our landscape?
Wind turbines evoke strong feelings both for and against. It would be interesting to encourage you to post your comments on this subject using the link at the foot of this post. Or vote on our poll about wind farms.