- Cumbria Wildlife Trust - http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/cumbria/
An organisation whose aims are to protect the wildlife of Cumbria. Today it has about 4000 members and manages around 40 nature reserves.
- Cumbria Biodiversity Partnership - http://www.wildlifeincumbria.org.uk
A partnership involving local people, landowners, voluntary organisations, industry, government agencies and local authorities. The aims are to ensure that the great variety of wildlife in Cumbria is sustained and, where possible, enhanced.
- Cumbria RIGS Group - http://www.cumbriarigs.org/
Cumbrian part of a nationally conceived scheme for the conservation of important geological and geomorphological sites.
- Arcadian Archives - http://www.arcadian-archives.com/
Garden magazine covering a wide range of topics but with particular interest in contemporary horticultural writing. Includes much plant advice and descriptions of many gardens in Cumbria. From Janet Queen and Jim Waugh.
- Cumbria Apple Project - http://members.aol.com/nickhirst/index.html
A report based on a survey of apple orchards in Cumbria, UK
- Cumbria County Council's Corporate Environment Unit - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/environment
A wealth of information on Cumbria's environment, sustainable development, sustainability indicators, Local Agenda 21 and environmental monitoring, reporting, news, events and policy.
- The Limestone Pavements Action Group - http://www.limestone-pavements.org.uk/
Campaigns to protect limestone pavement; works to improve the management of limestone pavement habitat in the UK. INcludes information about their creation and natural history.
- Lake District Tourism and Conservation Partnership - http://www.lakespartnership.co.uk/
Their role is to raise much needed funds for conservation projects and to raise awarenss amongst visitors of the need to protect the fragile environment of the Lake District.
- The River Kent - http://cleo.ucsm.ac.uk/content/geography/source2sea/
A brief guide by The Environment Agency, to the River Kent, which starts its journey from the hills surrounding Kentmere, then flows for a distance of only 20 miles before entering the sea at the northern end of Morecambe Bay.
- Local Agenda 21 for Eden District of Cumbria - http://web.onetel.net.uk/~edenla21/
Promoting a sustainable lifestyle with less pollution from transport and industry, waste recycling, education, health and information for the public. Definition of LA21, news and projects.
- Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust - http://www.cwmet.org.uk/
The use of Landfill Tax to provide grant aid to Cumbrian Community projects. About the Trust, the Landfill Tax Grant Scheme, and some project examples.
- South Lakeland Recycling - http://www.southlakelandrecycling.co.uk
Details of the blue box kerbside recycling scheme run by South Lakeland District Council.
- Talking Rubbish - http://www.talkingrubbish.org/
Considers the collection, treatment and disposal of municipal waste but describes aspects of the other types of waste where relevant. Proposals and consultation documents for the future of waste disposal in Cumbria.
- Solway Firth Partnership - http://www.abdn.ac.uk/sfp/
A coastal management partnership that embodies a voluntary and co-operative approach to management. Strategy, maps, photos, news and research information.
- Solway Rural Initiative - http://www.solwaypages.org/
For information on wildlife, heritage, tourism and landscape in and around the Solway coast and plain.
- A590 Now Campaign - http://www.a590.co.uk/
The A590 Low/High Newton bypass campaign concerning the Lakeland, Ulverston and Furness areas of Cumbria. Vote for a bypass.
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