We're delighted to take over the management of two special nature reserves near Burton-in-Kendal
With only 2,000ha remaining, limestone pavement is one of the UK’s rarest and most vulnerable wildlife habitats. With a range of rare plants and animals, these distinctive geological formations are a particular speciality of the north of England, and south and east Cumbria has some of the richest and most important examples of limestone pavement which survive in the country.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is delighted to have the chance to take over the management of Clawthorpe Fell National Nature Reserve and Holme Park Quarry Local Nature Reserve, near Burton-in-Kendal. The two sites sit next to each other on the western edge of a large expanse of limestone pavement, which contains the striking outcrops of Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott.
Stephen Trotter, Chief Executive of Cumbria Wildlife Trust, said: “Limestone pavements are fantastic and precious places. Their dramatically sculptural and beautiful rock formations were carved by ice thousands of years ago and have been shaped by rainwater ever since. The distinctive plants which grow on them include a plethora of orchids, ferns and other wild flowers - and they are the natural inspiration for rock gardens. Sadly, these habitats have been threatened by, and much reduced due to their removal for use in gardens and water features. Cumbria Wildlife Trust has been looking after and protecting several unique limestone areas since the 1970s and so we’re delighted to protect and look after these sites, thanks to Aggregate Industries and Natural England.”
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Posted On: 11/03/2022