Mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe is a much-loved Christmas tradition, making this plant familiar to us all. It actually grows as a parasite on trees - look for it hanging off branches in large balls…
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a charity working to create a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for everyone.
Wild about Wildflowers
In June, Telling our Story volunteer Sara enjoyed an inspiring visit to the Wild Ingleborough upland plant nursery. There, she learned about the project’s mission to support fragmented plant…
Devastating news for bees as Government reverses neonicotinoids ban
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is alarmed to learn the Government has agreed the use of a highly damaging pesticide - neonicotinoid thiamethoxam - for the treatment of sugar beet seed in response to…
Curious about cuckoos
Cuckoos are as famous for their spring and summer call - listen from April to June for it echoing out across the Dales - as they are for abdicating parental responsibility, laying eggs in the nest…
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Wild About Wild Eye
For his latest blog, Telling Our Story volunteer Simon headed to sunny Scarborough for the unveiling of "Sea Oak", the newest addition to YWT's Wild Eye coastal art and nature trail…
Wildlife Gardening: Be sure to think about food and drink!
This spring Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are encouraging gardeners of plots big and small across Yorkshire to consider their local wildlife in their yearly plans. This is part 2 of 4 looking at what…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust responds to Government announcement about the designation of the Yorkshire Wolds as an AONB
We welcome the Government’s ambition to protect the amazing landscape of the Yorkshire Wolds, but call for landscape protection to also support an abundance of wildlife, and contribute to tackling…
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Keep up to date with the latest stories, research, projects and challenges as we work to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
Scots pine
The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…