Invasive Species
Our work to tackle non native invasive species
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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.
Holly
Holly is a much-loved evergreen tree - its shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries being a favourite in Christmas decorations. Found in all kinds of habitats, it provides an important winter…
Holly blue
Look out for the small holly blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…
Sea-holly
The spiky, silvery leaves of Sea-holly give this plants its common name. Look for its beautiful, thistle-like, blue blooms on coastlines and sand dunes in summer.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust receives Species Recovery Funding
In response to Defra’s announcement 'Butterflies, bats and birds among rare species set to benefit from new funding announced' we explore the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust projects that…