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Berrier Wind Farm Opposition Group (BWFOG) have had to hit the road running: the first they were aware of the threat to Blencathra's profile was when planning application was made for 9 x 100 metre high turbines.  There web site is first class, full of up to date facts and figures

The Stonewall Hill and Reeves Hill Conservation Group has been set up to co-ordinate actions and protect the tranquillity of Stonewall and Reeves hill which are under threat from wind power station developers. We welcome the establishment of renewable energy in suitable locations’ but this is a highly visible site perched at 400m (1300ft) on the Border between England and Wales

A new opposition group has been set up to protect land at Tallentyre and Fleeterwood near Cockermouth

BWFOG - the excellent website of the group opposing the nine turbine proposal for Berrier Hill - by the slopes of Blencathra (Saddleback) - one of the iconic views of the Lake District.

Windfarm blight - sign the petition on the prime minister's site opposing windfarms in green belt countryside.

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The Democratic Deficit  A challenging site from an individual disgusted by the tactics of big business and politics as the north east faces the prospect of more and more wind power stations marring the landscape.

Cumbria Planning   A new Strategic PLanning Document will form the basis of Cumbria County planning guidance in relation to wind farms.  Currently at consultation stage it is lengthy, but crucial.  It is likely to be adopted as policy in 2007, and when a Gamesa application comes in, this document could strongly influence the decision-makers. 

STILE Stop Turbines in Lunesdale Envronment was set up in April 2005 to campaign against the proliferation of turbines in conspicuous places through Lunesdale, where they already have Caton Moor,and are facing new applications. 

Moorsyde Action Group have an excellent news page, and have documented their continuing campaign against the tricks and tactics used by developers to put turbines in the north east.

Country Guardian  National campaign to oppose wind turbines in Britain's precious landscapes and promote energy conservation. 

FELLS  Friends of Eden, Lakeland and Lunesdale Scenery.  Lots of information from an umbrella organisation in favour of renewable energy but against wind farms in beautiful countryside.

Whinash Facts, figures and stories from the successful campaign to save the landscape and environment above Orton. 

Cefn Croes  The website reports on the devastation caused by the construction of 39 turbines on the Cambrian Hills.  The pictures tell the story.  

Renewable Energy Foundation  REF encourages the development of renewable energy and energy conservation whilst safeguarding the landscapes of the United Kingdom from unsustainable industrialisation. 

MAIWAG  The Marton, Askam & Ireleth Windfarm Action Group was formed by ordinary people living with the terrible noise, visual and environmental effects that the turbines above their villages have had on them and their once peaceful and beautiful countryside. 

No Lamonby Wind Farm  More local views, facts, figures, pictures and campaign reports.

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