A new lab at RSPB Wild Haweswater in Penrith will serve as a hub for studying Cumbria's uplands, supporting nature recovery and training future environmental scientists.
01Summary
- 01The laboratory is funded by the estate of the late ornithologist Denis Summers-Smith.
- 02It will bring together scientists, universities and conservationists for fieldwork and collaboration.
- 03The lab supports Cumbria Connect, which studies upland environments including peatlands and rainforests.
- 04Cumbria Connect is part of a scheme funded by the Arcadia Fund, co-founded by an heir to the Tetra Pak fortune.
- 05Dr Mo Verhoeven said the lab will help build evidence to guide restoration in Cumbria and beyond.
02Why it matters
This lab will enable researchers and students to study Cumbria's unique uplands, which store carbon and manage water, directly informing nature recovery efforts. It also provides a training ground for new environmental scientists.
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