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Borrowdale rainforest in Lake District to become protected nature reserve

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This means the 721-hectare National Trust site has been marked out as an area of focus for conservation and nature restoration efforts

The Borrowdale Valley in Cumbria was declared a national nature reserve by Natural England and the National Trust on Wednesday. .

The upland woodlands are rich carbon stores full of rare lichens, mosses and liverworts. These specialised plants hold an important place in a busy farmed landscape. Conservation efforts will focus on supporting and restoring many of these species, the organisations said. Over time, the plan is for the nature reserve to grow so it includes other vital parcels of woodland in the area, helping to create wildlife corridors.

Marian Spain, chief executive at Natural England said: "This landmark declaration is an important step forward for nature recovery in England. Operating at a landscape scale, reconnecting parcels of the forest and creating corridors for wildlife will make these iconic habitats more resilient to the impacts of climate change."

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