Natural England

'Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, said that building on the green belt should be a part of the UK’s answer to the housing crisis'. PIC: PA

We need to build on green belt to solve housing crisis - Bartek Staniszewski

Several businesses in Ingleby Arncliffe cater for walkers and they are keen for them not to be diverted around the village

Coast to Coast National Trail through Yorkshire 'could face diversion for years'

New houses being constructed in 2020. PIC: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Offsetting nutrients in waterways is the way forward - Ritchie Clapson

North York Moors

National Park warns scrapping of environmental protections may impact birds

Councillor Christian Vassie, of City of York Council, has claimed that a local business to blame.

Investigation underway to find polluters who leaked oil into Yorkshire stream

Biodiversity Net Gain and natural capital help protect nature – but what does this mean for landowners? Picture: Adobe

Ad Feature How Biodiversity Net Gain affects Yorkshire landowners

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Picture: LDRS

RSPB quits Dales' bird of prey conservation group over leadership concerns

The Wainwright Coast to Coast covers 200miles from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay.

Legal threat over Coast to Coast route upgrade through Yorkshire

Alex Prendergast of Natural England. Photo: Andy Nisbet

York groundsel reintroduced to city for first time in 30 years

The curlew is now considered to be one of the most urgent conservation priorities in the UK.

Yorkshire estates sends curlew eggs down south to restart extinct population

A hen harrier.

Illegal killing the main cause of death for hen harriers, new research shows

The nesting kittiwakes at Scarborough Spa Bridge

£30,000 kittiwake removal scheme may have led to increase in seagulls

Cartographer Chris Goddard from Hebden Bridge not only makes maps but walking guides too.

The Yorkshire cartographer producing guidebooks of England Coast Path

A controlled heather burn on the moors above Castleton in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Picture Tony Johnson

Argument burns on over best way to manage peat moorlands

James Herriot's creator, vet Alf Wight, first called the view from Sutton Bank the finest in England

Solar farm rejected over fears it would ruin 'England's finest view'

The nesting kittiwakes at Scarborough Spa Bridge

Outrage as kittiwakes are 'cleared' from bridge to prevent them damaging it

Controlled burns on grouse moors being carried out in the winter and subject to stringent regulation.

Burning complaints are "deliberate campaign of mis-information" says Moors group

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Natural England have committed to consulting with Cycling UK and The British Horse Society after legal threats over access to a new National Trail.

Horse authority threatens legal action over new National Trail plans

View over Mytholmroyd and Cragg Vale, Calderdale

Agricultural building to be created at home of 'King' of the Cragg Coiners

Mark Hewitt, Consevation Lead at Escrick Park Estate, ahead of the start of a series of guided walks.

A jewel in Yorkshire's wildlife crown is leading guided walks

One-month-old Hen Harrier chicks pictured, as more than 100 rare hen harrier chicks have fledged in England this year, the highest number for over a century, the Government's conservation agency said.

Hen harrier chicks fly the nest with highest numbers for more than a century
More than 100 rare hen harrier chicks have fledged in England this year, the highest number for over a century, with some of them being recorded in Yorkshire.

Robert Hunter pictured at Plumpton Rocks, Harrogate. The rocks have reopened after renovation work. Picture by Simon Hulme 3rd September 2022

Inside the secret gardens at Plumpton Rocks dubbed 'heaven on earth'

Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail
Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe

How are the Yorkshire Wolds not designated an AONB? - Yorkshire Post Letters

Part of the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Author Colin Speakman on why it's an exciting time for the Yorkshire Wolds

Purple flowering heather at sunset on Ilkley Moor.
Picture Bruce Rollinson
Technical details: Nikon D6, 24-70mm Nikkor lens, 125th sec @f8, 400iso.

Ilkley Moor: A special place for nature, wildlife and walkers

A deserted Robin Hood's Bay on Easter Saturday, as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Coast to Coast walk from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay to become national trail

The contentious plans have been submitted for land off Filey's coast

Plans for holiday huts in Filey branded 'wrong and incompatible'

Roadchef wants to build new series in North Yorkshire

Plan to build new services with two drive-thrus on pasture land in Yorkshire

New research revealed today by CPRE, the countryside charity, found almost 14,500 hectares of the country’s best agricultural land has been permanently lost to development since 2010 and could have provided fruit and vegetables to two million people.

"Exponential rise” in agricultural land set aside for housing and industry, CPRE

Morrisons is employing a team of ‘tree advisers’ who will give specialist advice to UK farmers on the best species of trees to plant, where to plant them and how to manage their woodland

Morrisons employs tree advisers to help UK farmers meet planting targets

The map showing the area so far earmarked for Yorkshire's new Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

New maps showing Area of Outstanding Beauty leaves out Flamborough Head

The Yorkshire Wolds stretch from the Humber Estuary to Flamborough Head. Photo: James Hardisty

Residents asked to air views on the Yorkshire Wolds as Natural England assesses ...
Natural England is asking for local opinions on the landscapes and heritage of the Yorkshire Wolds as it assesses its potential for designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

A dog walker comes perilously close to the edge on the former Ulrome to Skipsea road that most sections have fallen into the sea , due to the coastal erosion along the East Coast at Ulrome near Skipsea.

Photos reveal why local residents are living in fear of the sea

Archive pic: A road in Skipsea which succumbed to coastal erosion Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Massive erosion hits plans for national trail on Yorkshire coastline

Ad Feature Yorkshire farmers: your rights around public access

James Cross started his career in the civil service.

Why it's an exciting time for the Environment Bank following legislation change

The sun sets over Appletreewick Moor and Grassington, viewed from near Stump Cross Caverns. Picture: Tony Johnson.

New guidance for farmers could work for the region - The Yorkshire Post says

New guidance for land managers on how to deal with walkers has been published.

Farmers should be friendlier to walkers and trespassers, Government advises

Northern Ireland Executive Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots was at the inaugural event.

"Best practice, ideas and innovation" in agriculture under discussion

Environment Bank chief executive James Cross is one of 20 new hires, pictured with founder Professor David Hill.

Environment Bank in York creates 20 more jobs following regulation change

The beaver family in Cropton Forest in the North York Moors

York farmer warns that beaver reintroductions must be carefully licensed

(Photo: KOCA SULEJMANOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

This is how beavers could be reintroduced to the UK near you - are they good for...

From left: Ian Hewitt of the Burgoyne Hotel, Rishi Sunak MP, Kathryn Beardmore, Director of Park Services at the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Coun Carl Les, leader of North Yorkshire County Council

First steps towards Coast to Coast Walk becoming a National Trail welcomed

A hen harrier captured by a hidden camera on the Swinton Park estate in June

Yorkshire estates celebrate successful year for hen harrier breeding

Newbridge Quarry

Bid to extend life of quarry in North Yorkshire 'should be scrutinised'

The Yorkshire Wolds is in line to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Time to recognise beauty of Yorkshire Wolds – Yorkshire Post Letters

Ingleborough's natural landscape has suffered from intensive farming

Ingleborough to be rewilded to help rare species return to natural habitats

The Wolds are a predominantly agricultural landscape and are well known for their rolling hills, as well as their dramatic cliff-edges as they stretch further out to sea.

Yorkshire Wolds set to become Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

‘Swarth Moor SSSI has been restored by being 're-wetted' as part of Stories in Stone project’

This is how much new native woodland has been created in the Yorkshire Dales

A scheme to reintroduce one of Britain’s best-loved mammals has reached a milestone, as 1,000 hazel dormice have now been released into woodland sites in the UK, including locations in Yorkshire. (Picture: Clare Pengelly/PA Wire)

Landmark reached in bid to reintroduce the dormouse to the nation's woodlands

The former colliery site is now part of the wetlands which have been designated SSI status

Nature reserve transformed an industrial wasteland into a wildlife haven

Mrs Hallos said farmers were at the beginning of a ‘really busy time’ in the countryside with lambs and calves arriving.

"Refreshed" Countryside Code is an "invitation to celebrate nature"

Yorkshire Dales

New lockdown-proof version of the Countryside Code is released for summer

Wildcat numbers have fallen dramatically in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Wildcats are being trained in preparation for release across the UK in 2023

There are calls for the Yorkshire Wolds to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Photo: James Hardisty.

Time to give Yorkshire Wolds protected status – The Yorkshire Post says

Great crested newt

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to create habitat for newts on farm in Ryedale

Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve (NNR) near York. Picture: Mike Cowling.

Yorkshire nature reserve to get extension as ministers told to speed up measures

There are clals for an enhanced Countryide Code - what is your view?

A new Countryside Code begins with courtesy to farmers and landowners – Sarah To...

File pic: Villagers are objecting to the new pig units near North Newbald in the Yorkshire Wolds

Green light recommended for intensive pig rearing unit near Yorkshire Wolds vill...

The A59 in Kex Gill

'Loss of tranquility' concerns over £60m A59 scheme in Yorkshire Dales