Ancient Yorkshire woodlands set for £640k restoration boost

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 12:19 · Archive

North Yorkshire Council and the Woodland Trust are seeking £643,746 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore ancient woodlands across the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale.

A partnership led by the Woodland Trust and North Yorkshire Council is seeking £643,746 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore ancient woodlands across the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale National Landscape. The two-year project would identify woodlands in need of restoration and develop plans to improve their condition.

Ancient woodlands, defined as areas continuously wooded since at least 1600, support important wildlife and ecosystems but have historically lacked adequate management for nature recovery. The project would involve surveying and mapping these woodlands, working with landowners and identifying opportunities and obstacles to restoration. It would also examine options for managing deer populations, which can affect woodland regeneration.

North Yorkshire Council's share of the proposed funding would be £201,061, allowing its Nidderdale National Landscape team to employ a full-time woodland officer and a part-time engagement officer for two years. The council would contribute a further £35,482 in match funding from an existing Defra grant, bringing its total project budget to £236,543. The wider partnership also includes the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and White Rose Forest, hosted by Kirklees Council. The initial funding would not pay for the full restoration programme.

How it is being reported

• Ancient North Yorkshire woodlands could get £640k boost in major restoration projectA major project to restore ancient woodlands across the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale could get a £640,000 boost from the National Lottery.The Northern Echo · 1 Nov, 12:00
• Ancient North Yorkshire woodlands could get £640k boost in major restoration projectA major project to restore ancient woodlands across the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale could get a £640,000 boost from the National Lottery.Darlington & Stockton Times · 31 Oct, 06:00

In this story: North Yorkshire Council · Woodland Trust · Yorkshire Dales National Park · Nidderdale National Landscape · National Lottery Heritage Fund · Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority · White Rose Forest

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