DESCRIPTION
The death of England's last golden eagle in the Lake District's eastern fells was a tragedy for the nation's wildlife. Efforts to restore this landscape were already in motion and Lee Schofield, an ecologist and RSPB Haweswater's site manager, is leading the charge to bring new vitality to two hill farms and their thirty square kilometres of upland territory.
Informed by the land, its turbulent history and the people who have shaped it, Lee and his team are repairing damaged wetlands, meadows and woods. Each year, the landscape is becoming richer, wilder and better able to withstand the shocks of a changing climate. But in the contested landscape of the Lake District, change is not always welcomed, and success relies on finding a balance between rewilding and respecting cherished farming traditions. Wild Fell is not only a story of an ecosystem in recovery, it is also the story of Lee's personal connection to place, and the highs and lows of working for nature amid fierce opposition.
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Publisher: Penguin (Mar 2023)
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ISBN: 9781804990964
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Dimensions: 12.7 x 2.54 x 19.69 cm
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: 368 pages
