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 Close-ups on conservationhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12959Two Lake District volunteers have been shortlisted in a top-level national photography competition capturing countryside measures to ‘muck in’. Wed Mar 10 2010 14:52:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Reflecting on a significant success - Bass Reflectionshttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12958An in-depth survey to assess people’s perception of a pioneering community landscape programme has revealed an overwhelming positive response. Wed Mar 10 2010 10:31:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Playground 'experts' help boost lake attractionhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12957A major redevelopment of the Lake District’s premier adventure playground – used by 60,000 visitors a year - begins next week thanks to expert design and advice from pupils at a nearby Windermere school. Wed Mar 10 2010 10:25:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Size matters in lake surveyhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12927Size matters and with pike in Bassenthwaite Lake getting smaller warning signals are being triggered. Mon Mar 08 2010 09:57:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Lake caring and sharing - Lake District Still Waters Partnershiphttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12895Five countries have come together to create a unique network designed to share expertise in lake management. Wed Mar 03 2010 11:36:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Police get tough on illegal off-roadershttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12894Police have warned it is time to get tough with motorcyclists and 4 x 4 drivers illegally using nationally important Lake District land. Wed Mar 03 2010 11:27:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Going to the wall - Bass Reflectionshttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12882One of the Lake District’s most distinctive features will be explored when techniques dating back to Roman times are shared. Mon Mar 01 2010 15:13:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Multi million pound countryside windfallhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12871One of the biggest land management initiatives ever seen in the Lake District is expected to bring millions of pounds to a raft of restoration and improvement measures. Wed Feb 24 2010 14:52:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Treemendous support for tree planting - Bass Reflectionshttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12868It might have been half-term holidays but that did not stop around 50 tree fans - and even mountain bikers – taking part in an epic planting session. Mon Feb 22 2010 14:38:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Better by Osprey - Reflectionshttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12839As anticipation mounts for the return of Bassenthwaite’s famous ospreys, the acclaimed bus service named after the spectacular birds of prey is featured in a new publication. Wed Feb 17 2010 14:09:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Adventure contractor callhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12830Suppliers of adventure are being called on to come up with some astounding action plans for the shores of England’s longest lake.Tue Feb 16 2010 15:03:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Lake experts gather - BLRPhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12815An important gathering is set to discuss key issues surrounding the national park’s 20 major lakes. Mon Feb 15 2010 15:35:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Big boundary debatehttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12799Lake District National Park Authority members are being asked to back a recommendation for two new areas to be brought into the world renowned landscape. Thu Feb 11 2010 09:35:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) County guide much more than a walk in the parkhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12779Cumbria’s most comprehensive guide of what to do, where to go and what to see was unveiled this week when distribution of quarter of a million copies began throughout the North of England. Wed Feb 10 2010 09:43:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Forest forays for February - Bass Reflectionshttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12778With spring just around the corner, an ancient oakwood is setting the scene for fervent February clearing and planting.Tue Feb 09 2010 13:47:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Tracking the 'Till' trendshttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12767Lake District communities actually get a better shopping deal because of the area’s vast number of visitors, according to a survey. Wed Feb 03 2010 13:37:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) All hands on deck for boat launchhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12763They will be pushing the boat out on the Lake District’s third longest stretch of water to celebrate a new season for 60 vessels. Wed Feb 03 2010 10:05:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Don't be slow to have a gohttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12759Ever wondered what it’s like to do some mending, cleaning or planting in a world renowned landscape? Mon Feb 01 2010 16:07:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Hearts throbbing and Brockhole bobbinghttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12758Cupid is set to hover over heartstrings as the Lake District National Park turns to romance for a Valentine’s extravaganza. Mon Feb 01 2010 14:07:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time) Public chance to comment on Bluebird's Coniston comebackhttp://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/gtga_np_news-article.htm?newsid=12722Coniston lake users and residents are being given the chance to comment on new byelaws which will allow the legendary Bluebird craft back to the Lake District National Park. Tue Jan 26 2010 14:38:00 GMT+0000 (GMT Standard Time)