Past projects Working in Yorkshire communities
Learn more about some of our past community based projects and how we help people all across Yorkshire to connect with nature.
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North Yorkshire ARC (Action for the Recovery of Crayfish) Project
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust received funding from Yorkshire Water’s Biodiversity Enhancement Programme to implement an 18-month project across North Yorkshire on behalf of the North Yorkshire Crayfish Forum of which we are a member.
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Three Dales Project
The Three Dales Project covers approximately 4200 hectares of the western Yorkshire Dales. The project focuses on restoring the landscape for three iconic upland bird species: black grouse, curlew and ring ouzel.
Foss Catchment Project
Originally started in 2019, the Foss Catchment Project was set up with the long-term aim of addressing water quality issues and mitigating flood risk throughout the Foss catchment by reducing the amount of sediment reaching York.
The Derwent Upland Streams Project
John Cave, Project Officer for the River Derwent, describes the hard work of the Derwent Upland Streams Project improving water quality at a local level across rivers in Northeast Yorkshire.
BEACH Esk project
The Environment Agency’s Allison Pierre and Hellen Hornby from Groundwork look at innovative interventions to boost water quality in Whitby.
Grazing Animal Project
Using domesticated grazing animals, primarily sheep, to mimic the natural variety of conditions attractive to a range of wildlife.
Mid–Swale Nature Recovery project
The River Swale is said to be one of the fastest flowing in England; starting at the confluence of Birkdale and Great Sleddale Beck in the Yorkshire Dales passing through many towns and villages before joining the River Ure near Myton-on-Swale. The Mid-Swale project focuses on the area between Richmond and Catton.
Progress on the Owler Beck restoration project
A project to improve water quality and biodiversity along Owler Beck has made some major strides!
Restoration project extends wonderful wetlands
A project to expand a recently established wetland nature reserve in East Yorkshire that includes Britain’s most northerly chalk river has been successfully completed.
The Eskdale River Restoration Project
During his university summer holidays, Telling our Story volunteer Zander Watt joined Chris Watt, River Restoration Assistant for the day to explore the little-known tributaries of the River Esk…