Ground-elder
Ground-elder was likely introduced into the UK by the Romans and has since become naturalised. A medium-sized umbellifer, it is an invasive weed of shady places, gardens and roadsides.
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Species Tournament
Eight species. One trophy. Who will be crowned Yorkshire’s most loved species? You decide!
Invasive Species
Our work to tackle non native invasive species
Elder
Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a…
Ground Nest Fest
Join Wild Ingleborough and Yorkshire Peat Partnership for a weekend celebrating ground-nesting birds and their habitats.
Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Spooky Species
Be spellbound by wildlife this season!
Species Reintroduction (YDCP)
The Living Ark Project focused on four important species: tansy beetle, greater water parsnip, willow tit and narrow leaved water dropwort.
Plan your Ground Nest Fest
Join us on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th for Ground Nest Fest with activities taking place in Settle and Lawkland on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Ground Nest Fest 2026: Celebrating Yorkshire’s ground-nesting birds
Do you know your pipits from your peewits? Can you recognise the call of a curlew or the cry of an oystercatcher? Did you know that hen harriers and short-eared owls nest on the ground?
Species Recovery Appeal
Ongoing conservation actions are needed to protect Yorkshire's precious and iconic wildlife.
Yorkshire's lost species
The results of our Great Yorkshire Creature Count has forced many of us to face up to the sad fact that much of our most beloved wildlife – that not so long ago would have been a common sight in…