Alan Gane is a local resident who has written a short series of linked pieces about wildlife in the area covered by the Melbreak Communities:
1. Introduction
2. Hedgerows and verges
3. Watery habitats.
4. Down in the woods.
5. On the fells.
6. Looking ahead.
Alan has also published a book featuring several articles he had contributed the local Link magazine. The book is entitled “Lakeland Walking with Wildlife – the jottings of a fell-walking naturalist in England’s Lakeland”. It is published by Pen Press and is available from the New Bookshop in Cockermouth.
Pip Wise – July 2024