The Lake District National Park is a vital space for both nature and people, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 and receiving over 20 million visitors every year. However the park is facing significant challenges including loss of biodiversity, the impact of long-term climate change, pressures on traditional farming practices, and the impact and consequences of increasing numbers of visitors and new users to the park. We need to find new ways to meet these challenges.

LDF exists to promote the conservation, protection & improvement of the natural environment, & the cultural heritage, of the Lake District. We have a number of key priority areas that we working on, including projects which address the causes and impact of climate change, exploring how we address the challenges caused by tourism & economic pressures, and working with communities to understand how the park can play a bigger role in supporting everyone's wellbeing, & that all feel welcome here.