Our wildlife
Our Park is home to species of European and national importance. From dormouse, otter, bats, and great crested newts, to Atlantic salmon, red squirrel, osprey and deer. Check out our wildlife page in the learning section.
Image credit: Andy Hay, RSPB
Farming and nature recovery
Farming has shaped many of the habitats found here, such as species rich hay meadows and healthy hedgerows, and has a vital part to play in the Park’s future. Collectively, small actions on individual farms and commons add up to landscape-wide improvements for soil, water and biodiversity.
You can find out about a range of farming strategies and opportunities that support farmer-led nature recovery on our farming page and the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) page.
Climate action
Development for local communities and visitor experience needs to be balanced with our response to effects of climate change; leading climate action and achieving net zero by 2037 is our goal.
Woodland and tree establishment
Trees and woodlands are valuable wildlife habitat and carbon store, as well as providing shelter for livestock, improving soils, and giving opportunity for farm diversification through agroforestry and timber. We provide information and funding advice on tree planting.
Delivering farming, forestry, nature recovery and climate together
The Lake District National Park Partnership is working in collaboration with farmers and land managers across the National Park to deliver nature recovery and climate resilience projects while supporting the continuation of farming and forestry and conservation of cultural heritage.
Water
Water forms a key part of the Lake District’s landscape – our lakes, tarns, rivers and becks (streams) are one of the Lake District’s special qualities.
The Lake District’s waterbodies face many pressures and these combined pressures threaten freshwater habitats and the species that depend on them. To protect these vital ecosystems everyone needs to work together to take action and ensure there is sustainable, integrated water management across our protected landscape.
