Ashes Pasture - (C) John Potter
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Ingleborough and its iconic foothills are the last stronghold for rare and threatened species that are found nowhere else in the world.
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Together with our supporters and volunteers, we are committed to creating a Yorkshire rich in wildlife for everyone. From saving our wildlife and wild places to bringing people closer to nature, we have a vision of a wilder future.
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Magical murmurations
Witness the spectacle of starling murumations across Yorkshire this winter. Read our guide on how and where to watch them.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust purchases historic heart of wetland nature reserve
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has received support from National Lottery players via The National Lottery Heritage Fund to buy Dryham Farm, a…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust announces new Chair of Trustee board and new Vice President
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Board has appointed Vice Chair Nick Perks as the new Chair of Trustees, and the charity’s members have voted…
Water, woodlands and wildlife: a visit to North Cave Wetlands
Summer is giving way to autumn. Clusters of deep red berries nestle among the green leaves of the hawthorn hedges. If you look closely,…
Charities urge stronger protection for North Sea as landmark reports reveal amount of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats for the first time
A new series of reports – The Blue Carbon Mapping Project – have provided the first estimate of carbon stored in UK seabed habitats,…
Discovering Low Wood
Telling our Story volunteer Sara joined the YWT Low Wood Supporter’s Group on a woodland maintenance day in August. Although smaller in…
Where have all the butterflies gone?
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Butterfly Conservation work closely together each year to survey and monitor butterfly numbers on our…
Water vole - (C) Terry Whittaker
Lady's slipper orchid and pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly - (C) Shutter stock
State of Yorkshire's Nature
Learn moreThe Wildlife Trusts play a very important part in protecting our natural heritage. I would encourage anyone who cares about wildlife to join them
Hedgehog © Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
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