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National Nature Reserves in Cumbria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia National Nature Reserves in Cumbria in England are established by English Nature and managed by them or by non-governmental organisations such as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds or the National Trust. This page was last modified 15:45, 30 June 2005. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Nature_Reserves_in_Cumbria   (70 words)

UK birding: Places to See Birds >England >North >Cumbria Nature reserves are actively managed to maintain and enhance the particular habitats and species they contain. The reserves represent a wide variety of the typical habitats found in Cumbria, including peat bog, sand dunes, ancient woodland and limestone pavement. South Walney Nature Reserve has Europe's largest colony of herring and lesser black-backed gulls with around 30,000 pairs breeding on the 130 hectares and is one of the most important eider duck colonies in the country. birding.uk.com /links/Places-to-See-Birds-England-North-Cumbria.html   (396 words)

Cumbria Nature Reserves The management of nature reserves is an important way of achieving this aim, and the Trust currently has 40 nature reserves throughout the County. There are a number of organisations in Cumbria involved in the conservation of wildlife through the management of nature reserves. Cumbria Wildlife Trust was established in 1962 to protect the wildlife and wild places in the county. www.visitcumbria.com /natres.htm   (143 words)

National Nature Reserves in England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia National Nature Reserves in England are managed by English Nature and are key places for wildlife and natural features in England. From these 200+ reserves, English Nature has selected 34 as "Spotlight Reserves" (marked with S in the list below: NNRs are managed on behalf of the nation, not always by English Nature themselves, but sometimes by non-governmental organisations such as the members of The Wildlife Trusts partnership, the National Trust, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds or others. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Nature_Reserves_in_England   (220 words)

Cumbria Towns and Villages North West England Density Tony Cunningham Furness Cumbric language Bassenthwaite Lake Buttermere Thirlmere Alfred Wainwright Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy areas of Dumfries and Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale in Scotland. Cumbria was created in 1974, and covers the traditional counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, plus the Furness part of Lancashire, and a of Yorkshire. Cumbria is an administrative county located in the northwest area of England. en.powerwissen.com /DC5vw6RTeJCIUF5wzqZYHg%3D%3D_Cumbria.html   (421 words)

The world's top cumbria websites Cumbria is home to one of the most beautiful areas of Britain, the Lake District National Park. Cumbria was created in 1974, and covers the traditional counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, plus the Furness part of Lancashire, and a protusion of Yorkshire. Cumbria is a county located in the North West of England. dirs.org /wiki-article-tab.cfm/cumbria   (652 words)

Manchester Bird Sanctuaries & Nature Reserves, Martin Mere, Leighton Moss, Wildlife Trust, Frodsham Marshes, the Quinta, Mersey Estuary and Ornithology around Greater Manchester Woolston Eyes Reserve is an area of water, marsh and reed beds situated between the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey near Warrington. Two hundred and twenty species have been recorded on the Reserve, including thirteen species of raptor, more than thirty species of wader, all five grebes, the three woodpeckers, and five species of owl. It is intended that, over the next few years, interpretation displays will be installed on the site to add to the experience of the visit. www.manchester2002-uk.com /zoos/birds.html   (860 words)

Nature in Neelin MANITOBA Canada - Pagelite Search The Canadian Web Directory The prefix "anti" signifies the preventive nature of anti-icing and distinguishes it from deicing, which is the... Shapiro, 1996: The balanced dynamical nature of a rapidly intensifying oceanic cyclone... I am by nature a procrastinator and a dawdler... search.pagelite.ca /canada/MANITOBA/Neelin/Nature%20in   (476 words)

Defra, UK - Wildlife and Countryside - Nature Conservation Designations (including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) In 1999 the Group commissioned TRAFFIC International to undertake research into the extent and nature of trade in waterworn limestone between the UK and the Republic of Ireland. BRs are nominated by national governments, through the national MAB Committee, and must meet a minimum set of criteria and adhere to a minimum set of conditions before being added to the network. Where English Nature is unable to conclude a management agreement or where a breach of an agreement occurs which prevents or impairs the satisfactory management of the site, they may acquire that interest compulsorily. www.defra.gov.uk /wildlife-countryside/ewd/ewd08.htm   (3128 words)

ENGLISH NATURE : News This agreement now allows a total of 1,526 hectares of peat land to be turned fully into National Nature Reserves quickly and cost effectively. English Nature was today, 27 February, celebrating a marvellous boost for nature conservation with the news that 1,526 hectares of peatbog in South Yorkshire and Cumbria have been saved from further destruction. They are important as part of the diversity of nature, as wild countryside in an otherwise managed landscape, a home for their unique species, a historical archive of climate change and human land use, and as subjects of hydrological research. www.english-nature.org.uk /news/story.asp?ID=341   (2264 words)

ENGLISH NATURE - National Nature Reserves : What are National Nature Reserves? National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are key places for wildlife and natural features in England. respecting the ownership rights of the owner who will not always be English Nature They are managed, on behalf of the nation, to maintain their special wildlife and natural features for you and future generations. www.english-nature.org.uk /special/nnr/nnr_promise.htm   (518 words)

National Nature Reserves in Cumbria - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation National Nature Reserves in Cumbria National Nature Reserves in Cumbria in England are established by English Nature and managed by them or by non-governmental organisations such as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds or the National Trust. National Nature Reserves in Cumbria - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation National Nature Reserves in Cumbria. National Nature Reserves in Cumbria - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation National Nature Reserves in Cumbria www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/National-Nature-Reserves-in-Cumbria.html   (139 words)

Holiday Cottages 4U in Cumbria Cumbria was formed from the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and part of North Lancashire, and is now England's second largest county in size. Inside is the Lake District National Park, an area some 30 miles across, containing England's highest mountains (four over 3000 ft), and some of England's biggest lakes. Cumbria can be reached by road and rail. www.holidaycottages4u.com /Cumbria.html   (162 words)

ENGLISH NATURE - Special Sites Accordingly English Nature has adopted the principle of 'Access for All' on its National Nature Reserves. English Nature is a founder member of the BT Countryside for All National Advisory Committee and works closely with other members including the Fieldfare Trust to improve standards of accessibility to the countryside. England's National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are some of the country's key wildlife sites and provide opportunities to experience wildlife at first hand and to learn more about nature conservation. www.english-nature.org.uk /special/nnr/disabled.asp   (192 words)

GO-Guide - Nature Reserves and Trails in North West England Nature reserves are an ideal place to enjoy unspoilt countryside and observe wildlife in a natural environment. This nature reserve at Freshfield is cared for by the National Trust and is home to many red squirrels which are active throughout the year and are easy to watch. The reserve is situated at the north end of Walney Island, extending from 150m north of Walney airfield to the tip of the Island. www.goguide.co.uk /outdoors/nature_reserves.htm   (334 words)

operatingsystem.ca - nature China has built 763 new nature reserves since the "project for protecting wild fauna and flora and constructing nature reserves" was launched four years ago. By the end of 2004 the number of nature reserves under manageme... Slowly but surely, a nature trail is emerging in the countryside north of Burlington. operatingsystem.ca /nature/reference/search   (299 words)

BirdForum - Sunbathing snakes - English Nature Press Release But around 95% of calls to the English Nature enquiry service turn out to be a case of mistaken identity, with most callers believing they have spotted an adder when it is much more likely to be a grass snake or slow-worm. English Nature¹s reptile specialist, Jim Foster, said: "We appreciate that some people are terrified when they first see a snake in the garden, but there is rarely anything to be truly worried about. English Nature is today asking gardeners to support their local snakes by making their backyards more reptile friendly. www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=7355   (904 words)

This is The Lake District CommuniGate Moth Identification Evening Park Wood is Number 15 in the English Nature 'National Nature Reserves in Cumbria'. A group of 17 villagers attended an evening of moth spotting in Park Wood led by Rob Petley-Jones from English Nature and other experts from Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The reserve is managed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust, and supports important butterfly and moth populations, including the beautiful snout moth'. www.communigate.co.uk /lakes/huttonroofvillagehall/page3.phtml   (204 words)

shoping.ca - What Is National Interest Treasurer Peter Costello has warned the public service against focusing on their own patch at the expense of the national interest. Treasurer Peter Costello has warned the public service - and the government's backbench - against focusing on their own patch at the expense of the national interest. We couldn't find any results for What Is National Interest in Books. www.shoping.ca /What-Is-National-Interest/reference/search   (243 words)

The Lake District National Park - Tourist Information The lake District is the green area to the left, and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, part of which is also in Cumbria, is the green area bottom right. It is now part of the county of Cumbria, but originally contained parts of the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and North Lancashire. See a map showing how the lake District is a part of Cumbria. www.visitcumbria.com /lake-district.htm   (121 words)

Minerals and Nature Conservation Forum At Holme Park Quarry in Cumbria, areas of considerable nature conservation value within the Company's landholding have recently been designated national and local nature reserves. A partnership developed by Cumbria County Council, English Nature, Aggregate Industries and the local community helped create the reserves from areas previously within the Company's permitted extraction area, a move which has already reaped huge rewards for local biodiversity. Clawthorpe Fell National Nature Reserve and Holme park Quarry Local Nature Reserve are directly adjacent to the working quarry, which produces high quality limestone aggregates. www.qpa.org /natureconservation/bio_ca3.htm   (186 words)

West Lakes Western Fells Lake District Tourist Information Also in the Western Fells are eleven of the 28 National Nature Reserves in Cumbria. Magnificent nature predominates with little to disturb it apart from the hamlet of Buttermere, a small church, two hotels and a number of small B and Bs, a campsite and a youth hostel. Green slate is mined at the head of the valley at the Honister Slate Mine. www.iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk /tourist_information/central_lake_district/west_lake_district/west_lakes.htm   (784 words)

Dalbeattie Domain - Wildlife Reserves in Dumfries and Galloway The SNH is the lead agency in Scotland for protecting the nation's natural heritage. Mull of Galloway : This reserve is at the southern end of the Mull, within the wall across the Mull near the lighthouse. Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve : This area of coastal wetland is located on the eastern side of the Machars, about four miles south of Newton Stewart. www.dalbeattie.com /wildlife/reserves.htm   (1039 words)

eNature: About Us Host for International Shark Attack File (ISAF), International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Shark Specialist Group and the Southeastern Fishes Council. A Canadian national network of environmental students and educators whose mission is to to empower and support students, educators, and communities in their quest to learn about environmental issues for the purpose of making meaningful contributions towards environmental sustainability. Smithsonian Institute Department of Ichthyology The fish collection, at the National Museum of Natural History, is the largest in the world, with approximately 8 million specimens. enature.com /misc/links.asp   (2955 words)

Financial Web Articles Share price of Proton Holdings Bhd surged 8.1% in early trade on July 29, extending gains from the previous day after the investors' expectations that Volkswagen may soon have substantial stake in the national carmaker. The forecast is in line with a consensus projection in a poll of seven analysts by Reuters Estimates. The yen was supported by a rise in Tokyo stock prices and improving economic fundamentals in Japan, but traders said the market hesitated to push the dollar aggressively in either direction before the outcome of the Fed's one-day meeting. www.webarticles.org /Cumbria   (4355 words)

Gait Barrows Herd, exmoor ponies in conservation, endangered species conservation grazing reclaimation wild flowers butterflies Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a very rich mosaic of limestone habitats. The best time of year to visit the reserve for flowering plants, is during the spring and summer. There is a one and a half mile nature trail at the reserve. www.ruralnet.org.uk /~epic/main/gbep/p4.htm   (197 words)

Wildlife in Cumbria Cumbria is enormously rich in wildlife and has a tremendous variety of habitats and a huge variation in climate. Where else in Britain might you find in one county: freespace.virgin.net /peter.wilde3/wildlife.html   (110 words)

Natural Selection: subject gateway to the natural world The trust manages many nature reserves and details of these can be accessed via an interactive map on the Web site. Local, national and international issues relating to biodiversity conservation also discussed. This project at The Natural History Museum in London invites school children, teachers and the general public to explore biodiversity in a direct way by participating in a survey of woodlice in the UK. nature.ac.uk /browse/333.950941.html   (3189 words)

UK Biosphere Reserves Review Lundqvist, J: Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve, Report to the Committee for the Activities for the Council of Europe in the Field of Biological and Landscape Diversity (CO-DBP), Council of Europe, 1988 Allan, L.: The Development of the Biosphere Reserve Concept and it Application to the Dyfi National Nature Reserve, June 1992 Scottish Natural Heritage: Reviews of Silver Flowe/Merrick Kells, and Cairnsmore of Fleet biosphere reserves www.ukmab.org /BRReport/appendix_1.htm   (1028 words)

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