Natural Forest Regeneration has been taking place within The Lake District's Wild Ennerdale. The planting of new and diverse forestry species allows for healthier and more efficient soils, while the trees themselves contribute to carbon capture. Meanwhile, the removal of man-made structures which impede on the natural flow of Wild Ennerdale's rivers (i.e. the build up of boulders or gravel which can block the paths of migratory fish) ensure that the land is functioning in its most natural state, allowing it to support the surrounding biodiversity of the area. Structures such as foot bridges which allowed for forestry operations in the 1970s can now be discarded as we consider our impact on the surrounding environment.
