Wild Fell: Fighting for Nature on a Lake District Hill Farm by Lee Schofield

Lee Schofield, ecologist and RSPB site manager, will give an illustrated talk about Wild Fell, his new book describing a decade of ecological restoration at Haweswater in the Lake District.
About the book
In 2015, England’s last and loneliest golden eagle died in the remote eastern fells of the Lake District. It was a tragic day for the nation’s wildlife, but the fight to restore the landscape had already begun. Lee Schofield is leading efforts to breathe life back into 3,000 hectares of upland habitat to rebuild landscapes fit to welcome the majestic golden eagle again. In his search for inspiration, he has sought out England’s rarest mountain flower and travelled from the wild fells of Norway to the pristine meadows of the Alps. 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.
What the book reviewers said
“A thrilling, inspiring journey into the restoration of our uplands.” - Isabella Tree
“Authentic, honest and clear-sighted … An important book that fully deserves its place alongside James Rebanks and other Lakeland classics.” - Patrick Barkham
“A brilliant book full of positive action and hope for the future.” - Mark Cocker
“This very good book will certainly be in my shortlist of books of 2022.” - Mark Avery
“Schofield is a delightfully companionable guide - evoking huge vistas alongside small, exquisite, multisensory details.” - The Guardian

[@markaitken1195]

Very informative and inspiring presentation. As a consequence, I've now ordered and am looking forward to reading your book!

[@freeforester1717]

Rather too many humans in the Lakes these days for eagles to settle successfully, I fear.