Ribwort plantain
The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and…
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Greater plantain
Pushing its way up through the cracks in pavements, the straw-coloured flower spikes of greater plantain or 'broadleaf plantain' are a familiar sight. This 'weed' also pops up…
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
Water-plantain
Water-plantain is an aquatic plant of shallow water and muddy banks. In bloom over summer, it displays tall branches of loosely clustered, pale lilac flowers.
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.
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…
Yorkshire's spooky species
As Halloween draws near, we reveal some of Yorkshire's most weird and wonderful wildlife.
Invasive, Non-Native Species (YDCP)
YDCP has been managing Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) in the Derwent catchment since 2019.
New species recorded at Potteric Carr
A new species of damselfly has made its home among Potteric Carr’s wetlands as climate change pushes it further north.