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The Yorkshire Dales National Park is internationally important for its rich and diverse wildlife heritage.
The Wildlife Conservation Team works to conserve the range of habitats and species found in the Dales and to halt any decline in biodiversity value.
The team provides a comprehensive advisory service:
Advice to farmers and landowners on wildlife conservation and sustainable land management
Advice on dealing with wildlife conservation in the planning process
Advice on specific habitat and species management
Advice on combining access and recreation with wildlife conservation
Advice and support to individuals and societies
The team works closely with the regional office of Natural England (opens in new window). This is the government agency which was established to champion the conservation of wildlife and geology in England.
Contact Details
Wildlife Conservation Team Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Colvend Grassington Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 5LB
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