Restoring Nature Across North Yorkshire

Last updated: 14th October, 2025

Introduction

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has a wide variety of reserves across Yorkshire, looking after more than 100 natural habitats! 

North Yorkshire accounts for a good deal of these reserves - each helping to support a thriving habitat for an abundance of wildlife. 

From Ashberry to Barlow Common, we’re proud to support the amazing work the Trust puts into running these fantastic locations.

The Mission

Intended to protect, preserve and restore nature, the wildlife reserves are a fantastic example of how we can maintain our natural habitat for current and future generations. 

Across North Yorkshire’s many reserves, you can see everything from freshwater shrimps and white-clawed crayfish to woodpeckers, goldfinches and roe deer.

Such a variety of species are able to thrive precisely because of the work the Trust does to protect these areas - with the public encouraged to come and take a look at the wonderful settings. 

It’s all about helping people reconnect with nature and ensure that they can access what the natural world has to offer - often on their doorstep. 

Check out the Trust’s website to take a closer look at some of the other fantastic projects they’re running - including an exciting initiative to restore oysters in the Humber.

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