For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Changing trespass laws could deter people from getting outside and enjoying all the benefits of spending time in the countryside.

We've joined with @friends_earth @RamblersGB and others to write to @ukhomeoffice voicing our concerns. https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/changes-to-trespass-rules-would-create-more-hurdles-to-countryside-access/

The Dark Skies Festival is back and we’re going virtual! 🔭🌟🌝 For the first time we're celebrating as an International Dark Sky Reserve too 🤩

We've worked with @yorkshire_dales and @GoStargazing to put together an awesome line-up. Check it out! 👇
https://www.darkskiesnationalparks.org.uk/north-york-moors-events

Each morning we're opening a window to the #YorkshireDales to help bring the outdoors, indoors while we're all staying home.

This morning's view is a snowy #Wensleydale from above ❄️

Share your favourite Dales views using #OutdoorsIndoors.

📷 Mark Sadler

#StayHomeAndSaveLives

Excited to launch #FestivalBowland 2021! Everything from wildlife & heritage to food & family fun. Lots of virtual events planned to start with, so why not join us for some online discovery? https://www.forestofbowland.com/Festival-Bowland-Events @PendleHillLP @VisitLancashire @Welcome2Yorks
📷 Mark Harder

Attending the launch of #visionforplanning with @CPRE @CPRENY and 17 other key organisations across the sector published as an #alternative to the government's #planningwhitepaper and urge @ChrisPincher and @mhclg to ensure local communities remain at the ❤️ of decision-making

The Greenway looks amazing! #Snow #Snowfall #WINTER #Harrogate

'Volunteering with CPRE is a great opportunity to gain experience in whatever you wish – my confidence has grown so much' - Amelia, CPRE volunteer.

Our Chair, Simon Murray, takes you on a tour of our volunteer network, who achieved so much in 2020 🙏 https://www.cpre.org.uk/stories/saluting-our-volunteers/

This time of year, wildlife can do with a helping hand to stay well-fed. Cold weather and ice can make it harder for birds to find food and they’ll appreciate a little boost from their human friends.

Find out how to make your own bird feeder > https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/babies-its-cold-outside-family-fun-ways-to-connect-to-nature-in-winter/

⚠️ Last night Government updated local Covid-19 restrictions.

These changes may affect you if you're planning to travel to or from the Yorkshire Dales National Park over the coming weeks.

The updated guidance is here ⤵️

https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/category/covid-19/

#YorkshireDales #StaySafe

We need to talk about ALAN! Read our latest #Conservation blog to learn all about Artificial Light At Night and how it can have a devastating impact on animal and plant life, and even human health. https://northyorkmoorsnationalpark.wordpress.com/2020/12/14/dark-skies-part-one-we-need-to-talk-about-alan/

#SeeMoreStars

BREAKING – CAMPAIGN WIN

The government’s housing algorithm that could have caused needless loss of green space has been revised to focus building in cities & previously used land

This is a win for the countryside and we couldn’t have done it without you!
http://bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55322993

I was delighted to support the @CPRE in its opposition to the Govt wrong-headed Planning Whitepaper. https://bit.ly/2K9Va40 Good to see three @CityWestminster Conservative councillors joining me on the list too.

Hedgerows, like trees, are one of our best allies for fighting #ClimateChange. 💪💪

Let's see more, bushier and bigger hedgerows right across our countryside to tackle the #ClimateEmergency! #NationalTreeWeek https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/five-ways-the-countryside-tackles-climate-change/

We're thrilled to announce that both ourselves and the #NorthYorkMoors National Park Trust have secured over £160,000 from @DefraGovUK #GreenRecoveryChallengeFund to restore and conserve areas of woodland in the #NorthYorkMoors 👉 https://bit.ly/342X3Xc

#TogetherForOurPlanet

Morning and welcome to Monday!

It's day seven of our virtual advent calendar, in which we open up your favourite #YorkshireDales locations 🎁

Today we have a wintery view looking towards #Whernside from Scales Moor.

📸 Wendy McDonnell

#Dales #NationalPark #MondayMotivation