Lindow Moss Landscape Recovery Project

Funding has been secured from a number of sources; including National Lottery Heritage Fund, Shared Prosperity Fund and Lowland Agricultural Peat Water Discovery Pilot towards a ten-year vision of a “landscape in recovery – for nature, for the climate and for our citizens”

Six aims underpin the vision:

Cultural Heritage – the Lindow Moss Landscape is internationally renowned for the discovery of Lindow Man, Britain’s most intact bog body, and 2024 is the 40 th anniversary of the discovery of the body. We will identify and map all features of importance and develop a plan to ensure their long-term conservation and interpretation.

Biodiversity and nature recovery – the Lindow Moss Landscape supports a complex mosaic of habitats including open water, reed, swamp, mire, heathland, grassland and woodland with opportunities to create and support a network of volunteers to undertake regular wildlife recording and habitat management.

Carbon Capture – identifying opportunities and threats to carbon capture and storage within the landscape, promoting sympathetic land use and agriculture.

Wellbeing and the visitor economy – Lindow provides a network of footpaths, ancient greenways, bridleways and tracks that criss-cross the landscape and provide a tranquil resource for local people and visitors to enjoy.. The Moss also connects into long distance routes including the Bollin Valley Way and the North Cheshire Way.

New skills for a greener economy – ensuring that the provision and dissemination of learning is central to all activities. Providing training for volunteers and employees in a variety of green skills to enhance employment opportunities and widen the pool of people able to support the green economy.

To place communities in the lead – ensuring that local people are involved in shaping and governing the direction of our work.