Steve Trotter, Chief Executive of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, and Councillor John Murray of Westmorland and Furness Council discuss the challenge of restoring wildlife across Cumbria and what the new Local Nature Recovery Strategy could mean in practice.
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Explore what it will take to restore nature and create more space for wildlife across Cumbria, with Councillor John Murray and Cumbria Wildlife Trust CEO Stephen Trotter.
Prompted by the approval of the Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy, this Understanding Ullswater Evening Talk explores how Cumbria can respond to the biodiversity and climate crises by making more space for nature.
The strategy sets out a shared vision for nature recovery across the county, identifying where action can have the greatest impact for both people and wildlife. Steve Trotter brings his perspective from Cumbria Wildlife Trust, which manages some of the county’s most precious wildlife sites and works with many partners to help nature recover. Councillor John Murray shares the view from Westmorland and Furness Council, including the role of local government in supporting biodiversity, climate action, land use, farming, peatland restoration and flood resilience.
Together, they consider how the momentum behind the strategy can be turned into real gains for habitats, wildlife and communities across Cumbria.
“We are privileged to welcome two key players in the everyday battle to restore biodiversity in Cumbria. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy is, in itself, a very significant achievement. We hope to hear how resources can be mobilised to make it work.”