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Restoring Cumbria's Lost Rainforests

The UK was once home to vast temperate rainforests? These ancient woodlands, rich with moss-covered trees and rare wildlife, once covered 20% of the country. Today, only 1% remains, scattered in small, fragile fragments. In Cumbria, one of the largest remaining rainforest sites is Naddle Forest at the RSPB at Wild Haweswater. Now, thanks to a major partnership effort supported by the Government’s Species Survival Fund, work is underway to expand and protect these extraordinary woodlands.

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Lush, green temperate rainforest at Wild Haweswater

Restoring Cumbria’s Lost Rainforests

The UK was once home to vast temperate rainforests? These ancient woodlands, rich with moss-covered trees and rare wildlife, once covered 20% of the country. Today, only 1% remains, scattered in small, fragile fragments.

In Cumbria, one of the largest remaining rainforest sites is Naddle Forest at the RSPB at Wild Haweswater. Now, thanks to a major partnership effort supported by the Government’s Species Survival Fund, work is underway to expand and protect these extraordinary woodlands.

Read more