Moorlands Nature Reserve
It might surprise you to find that Moorlands has nothing to do with moors. Instead, it's a charming little woodland, with majestic old trees, and colourful flowers in spring.
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Moorland
One of our most extensive habitats, moorlands cover huge areas in the uplands. Great expanses of unenclosed, wild-seeming land impart a sense of freedom and adventure, although the wide, open…
Moorlands the Merrier - York Woodland Celebrates Big Birthday
Moorlands was the second reserve that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust acquired becoming custodians in 1955. Anyone expecting to go towards Whitby to find a scorched heatherscape would be surprised to…
Popular Moorlands reserve in York closed while dying trees are felled
Moorlands nature reserve near York will be closed in early August whilst the Trust fells several trees which have been killed by ash dieback and pose a safety risk
Heathland and moorland
These wild, open landscapes stretch over large areas and are most often found in uplands. Although slow to awaken in spring, by late summer heathland can be an eye-catching purple haze of heather…
From Buxton to the Borders – £7m Government grant allows new moorland conservation work to get underway
A new injection of Government cash will help support the restoration of England’s iconic peatlands. Two successful bids in the north will fund peatland conservation from the Peak District to the…
Woodlands for the future
From the topmost branch to the deepest root, woodlands form the backbone of Yorkshire’s natural heritage. And yet, we are facing the slow collapse of our most beloved wild spaces. Research has…
Visiting bluebell woodlands responsibly
Every spring, many of our woodlands burst into colour with beautiful purple carpets of bluebells.
Woodlands for the Future - YWT membership
By becoming a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust member, you can help protect our woodlands from devastation. Together we can ensure these places thrive for generations to come.
Wonderful woodlands and where to see them
Discover the best of Yorkshire's wild woodlands; whether you're searching for bluebells in spring, the oranges and yellows of autumn leaves, finding fungi or planning the perfect woodland wander.
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Water, woodlands and wildlife: a visit to North Cave Wetlands
Summer is giving way to autumn. Clusters of deep red berries nestle among the green leaves of the hawthorn hedges. If you look closely, there are other colours hidden here too – blue, brown and…