Steve Ratcliffe
@LakesPlanner
I'm Director of Sustainable Dev'mt for the Lake District National Park. A failing back forces me to relax,enjoy a brew whilst taking in this spectacular place.
Our board members contribute to the leadership, scrutiny and direction of the LDNPA and help further its statutory purposes. If you're interested in becoming a LDNPA board member - applications are open! Applications close midday 19 May: …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8166
This #GreenCareersWeek discover the exciting opportunities at LDNPA. Join us as we: 🍃 Improve nature recovery and biodiversity 🌍 Work towards Cumbria's ambition to be net zero by 2037 🚆 Champion sustainable travel Find information: ow.ly/XPfk50U31lO
Our 13 Valleys Trail visits all 13 of the World Heritage Site valleys and can be walked in short sections, with many parts of the trail accessible by public transport. Read more about the trail and what makes the Lake District special in our blog: ow.ly/s0Bl50TXc4E
Excited to be part of this at @grasmeresports with @NT_TheNorth @ruslandvalley @farmernetwork1 @4CommonLand @MZebBenjamin and Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association. Come and learn all about farming and cultural heritage in the @lakedistrictnpa. #UNESCO @LakesPlanner 🐑
On Sunday @farmernetwork1 will be running a Fellgather Roadshow at Grasmere Sports. Local farmers will bring sheep and give practical demonstrations Meet the sheep and talk to the shepherds. Learn what we bring to the landscapes, community and local economy #farming #nature
We, @lakedistrictnpa are delighted to host ministerial @DefraGovUK @DanielZeichner seeing some great FiPL projects. Here with @herdyshepherd1 and @UllswaterCic seeing significant nature recovery
So after four years of hard work, we will soon have all thirteen valley tweeds available on our website. Thanks had to go to all our farmer suppliers and the business who have worked with us on producing these Products – Lake District Tweed lakedistricttweed.com/collections/all
Coniston throw made using wool from farms in the valley. The design is inspired by the green of Coniston slate and colour and structure of the copper mines. The soap is made using our Jersey milk and fragrance is Bog Myrtle and Heather, abundant on the fells.
A really important job, in a really special place…..
Join us to keep this corner of England special. We're hiring a Director of Visitor Services and Resources to guide our Vision through its people, strategies and resources. Apply here: ow.ly/ZcsS50SNWrW #ClimbYourOwnMountain #CareerOpportunity #FlexibleWorking
Did you know that Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District? Leave the car behind and hop on a bus from Penrith (£2 single fare!) Take a trip on one of the @UllswaterSteam and stop off in Pooley Bridge or Glenridding. orlo.uk/rIJLb
Welcome from English Lake District WHS @LakesHeritage to @TheFlowCountry and @MoravianChurch as you join our UK World Heritage family. Great news @unescowhc and @WorldHeritageUK
A big moment for us in the UK national parks world. All 15 Parks have signed up to Race to Zero with our ground breaking territorial carbon budget approach. We’re all working hard to become large carbon stores well before 2050.
The UK’s national parks have become the first in the world to join the @UN-backed #RacetoZero initiative, nationalparks.uk/2024/07/25/uk-…
The UK’s national parks have become the first in the world to join the @UN-backed #RacetoZero initiative, nationalparks.uk/2024/07/25/uk-…
All made better by a Herdy fly-by!!! Sound on! 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
I’ve had a fab day out in the Lakes with @LakesPlanner, @dave_renwick and teams @lakedistrictnpa @NaturalEngland Good conversations, amazing landscapes 🐑🌳🌼🌱and even better food! 🙏🏻
We want to hear your thoughts through a consultation on the biodiversity supplementary planning document. For more information and to comment on the revised Biodiversity SPD please visit our website. The survey will close on 19 August. lakedistrict.gov.uk/planning/biodi…
What an amazing place @lowthercastle proves to be time and again.
🎉#celebrations ✈️They've spread their wings! 🐦🚀With 8 chicks taking flight this week the team have doubled #fledgingsuccess from last year! 💕Now they're fuelling up at Morecambe Bay before their big autumn migration. And some younger families still being followed. 🌿💪
Gavin Capstick has been announced as the next Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, taking over from Richard Leafe in October. Read more: ow.ly/HU1H50SwLaH
📽️@sixinchessoil is coming to Windermere! Farmers in the @lakedistrictnpa - don’t miss your chance to see this inspiring film about three British farmers reconnecting people with the soil, where their food comes from and how it is produced #FiPL @lakesfoundation