VOLUNTEERS are needed to help Cumbria Wildlife Trust staff coppice a length of railway line at Smardale, near Kirkby Stephen.

The work, due to take place on Saturday January 27, aims to help encourage diverse woodland ground flora to flourish.

To take part in the event meet at GR NY 738083 at Smardale Hall car park.

The next day, Sunday January 28, the CWT is carrying out maintenance work on Hutton Roof Crag.

Volunteers should meet at GR SD 542782 on the Clawthorpe to Hutton Roof road.