Moor Piece Nature Reserve
Pied flycatchers and sika deer roam this unique woodland, a hidden gem on the edge of the Hodder Valley.
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Peatland restoration on Darwen Moor
The rolling hills of the West Pennine Moors hold a special place in the hearts of many Lancastrians, but how much do you know about this special landscape?
The beauty of bunds: Peatland restoration on Darwen Moor
Alex Hubberstey from the Lancashire Peat Partnership gives us a round up of the exciting work that’s been going on to restore one of our most iconic upland peatlands; Darwen Moor.
Purple moor-grass and rush pasture
This distinctive type of damp pasture is generally found on commons, as a component of lowland fen, or in undeveloped corners of otherwise intensively farmed landscapes.
West Pennine Moors
The West Pennine Moors are a wild and beautiful area of Lancashire and Greater Manchester. We are working with partners to link up communities for nature's recovery, and find out what the West Pennine Moors means to you.
West Pennine Moors Landscape Recovery Scheme | Helen, Farmer
In the first of our spotlights on the people of the West Pennine Moors, we have Helen Drinkall, a farmer from Rivington.
West Pennine Moors to be restored for nature and people
Darwen Tower, Winter Hill, Rivington Pike; these iconic landmarks provide the backdrop to so many of our everyday lives and activities. Now Lancashire Wildlife Trust along with United Utilities…
Harvest mouse
The harvest mouse is tiny - an adult can weigh as little as a 2p piece! It prefers habitats with long grass, but you are most likely to spot its round, woven-grass nests.
Peatlands: What are they and how did they form?
Lowland peatland habitats are a piece of living history. From the ice age to the present day, let's take a look at how these special habitats formed over 10,000 years ago.
Damaged Greater Manchester peatland to be reconnected with its boggy neighbour
Another piece of the peatland puzzle in Greater Manchester is to be solved thanks to funding to bring a new area of peat bog into restoration.
Wildife devastated in moorland inferno
The huge fire that is ravaging Saddleworth Moor will have dire consequences for wildlife and will mean major habitat work in future years.
For the love of peat
The National Trust are a vital member of the Lancashire Peat Partnership, find out about their amazing work restoring Holcombe Moor.