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£4.5 Million Project to Restore Cumbria's Duddon Valley

4/20/2026

Summary

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The Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery (UDLR) project in Cumbria's Duddon Valley aims to restore 2,800 hectares (6,918 acres) of woodland, peatlands, and rivers over 20 years.
The initiative will enhance habitats for local wildlife, including the tree pipit and pine marten, and improve water quality in the River Duddon.
Project lead Prof. Dom Spracklen stated that the project will create 14 jobs and is supported by Natural England and the University of Leeds.
Tenant farmer Paddy Deady emphasized the project's role in providing long-term income security while boosting biodiversity.

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The Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery (UDLR) project in Cumbria's Duddon Valley aims to restore 2,800 hectares (6,918 acres) of woodland, peatlands, and rivers over 20 years.
The initiative will enhance habitats for local wildlife, including the tree pipit and pine marten, and improve water quality in the River Duddon.
Project lead Prof. Dom Spracklen stated that the project will create 14 jobs and is supported by Natural England and the University of Leeds.
Tenant farmer Paddy Deady emphasized the project's role in providing long-term income security while boosting biodiversity.