Limestone Pavements: Geology and ecology in harmony
Dr Tim Thom, Wild Ingleborough Programme Manager, takes a deep dive into this fascinatingly-formed landscape.
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Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
Magnesian meadows and marbled marvels: a visit to Ledsham Bank
I’ve been at Ledsham Bank an hour already and I’ve only managed to walk a couple of hundred metres from the entrance. The problem is there’s so much to see, so much to photograph.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Three Dales Project
The Three Dales Project covers approximately 4200 hectares of the western Yorkshire Dales. The project focuses on restoring the landscape for three iconic upland bird species: black grouse, curlew and ring ouzel.
Foss Catchment Project
Originally started in 2019, the Foss Catchment Project was set up with the long-term aim of addressing water quality issues and mitigating flood risk throughout the Foss catchment by reducing the amount of sediment reaching York.
The Derwent Upland Streams Project
John Cave, Project Officer for the River Derwent, describes the hard work of the Derwent Upland Streams Project improving water quality at a local level across rivers in Northeast Yorkshire.
BEACH Esk project
The Environment Agency’s Allison Pierre and Hellen Hornby from Groundwork look at innovative interventions to boost water quality in Whitby.
Grazing Animal Project
Using domesticated grazing animals, primarily sheep, to mimic the natural variety of conditions attractive to a range of wildlife.
Practical Conservation BEACH Esk Project
Would you like to get stuck into some outdoor conservation?
Join us for a volunteer task day on our BEACH Esk project near Whitby, North Yorkshire. An ambitious source-to-sea landscape…
Progress on the Owler Beck restoration project
A project to improve water quality and biodiversity along Owler Beck has made some major strides!
Nature’s Way: a nature and wellbeing project.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Street Space, Get Out More and Better Place are collaborating to deliver an innovative new project called Nature’s Way.