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Project Launch

Project Launch

The LIFE in the Ravines partnership project, led by Natural England, will tackle the threat that ash dieback poses to the forested river valleys of the Peak District.

On Site with Restoration Worker Helen

Interview Helen from the Natural England, Life in the Ravines project; who was recently included in the Forestry Commission’s recent campaign, ‘Women in Forestry, The Lumberjills’ Story.

Students Supporting Project

Harper Students Gain Ecology Experience

During June and July 2023, Harper Adams University supported Natural England in the delivery of a £5 million woodland restoration project across the Peak District Dales.

Planting For The Future

Planting for the Future

The five-year LIFE in the Ravines project is an exciting partnership, centred within the Tilio-Acerion, ravine woodlands of the Peak District Dales Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Future Trees Trust member, collecting samples from ash trees, by taking cuttings.

Working With the Living Ash Project

We're playing a key role in helping secure the future of the ash tree by supporting the Living Ash Project. Including Future Trees Trust, the project is collecting samples of ash that show resistance to ash dieback.

Funding and Partnership

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LIFE in the Ravines is funded by the EU LIFE Programme

The project partnership includes Chatsworth Estate, The National Trust, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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