About Us

A wilder future for Yorkshire

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring wildlife and wild places in Yorkshire.

We have a vision of a Yorkshire that is rich in wildlife and accessible to everyone; with more wildlife, more wild places and more people on nature’s side. We’re working to put 30% of Yorkshire’s land and seas into natural recovery by 2030, and 50% by 2050.

Read our manifesto

Our work in Yorkshire

For nearly 80 years, we have been protecting Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. We work across land and sea; from hills and valleys, to beaches and city streets. Wherever you are in Yorkshire, you're only approximately 20 miles from one of our nature reserves - wild havens on your doorstep where you can connect with nature.

Yorkshire needs a recovery of wildlife on land and sea and we do four main things:

Save wild places

We manage and restore 115 nature reserves across Yorkshire and actively work to create new wild areas and wildlife corridors.

Save wildlife

We protect the incredible species that call Yorkshire home, by understanding what they need and creating spaces where they can flourish.

Connect people with nature

We inspire people, especially children to care for Yorkshire's precious wildlife and wild places through unforgettable events, educational school visits and more

Give wildlife a voice

We campaign to protect and restore Yorkshire’s irreplaceable natural heritage - influencing local decision makers, businesses, investors and 500+ planning consultations each year.

Now more than ever before, we need a society where nature matters. We inspire thousands of children, families and individuals every year; helping them to connect with their local wildlife through events and engagement programmes.

Will you join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and make a real and lasting difference?

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