#MoorPeat – more wildlife and stored carbon…

man planting sphagnum moss on peatland

With our Peatlands Policy now written and available to view, we are looking forward to launching our Peatlands Campaign, #MoorPeat next month. The Yorkshire Dales peatlands cover 42% of the National Park and are nationally and internationally important for their fauna, flora and for their carbon – stored in the form of peat. It has … Read more

National Park campaigners call for ban on plastic tree guards as Government considers banning other types of single-use plastic

trees and tree guards

Campaign for National Parks, Friends of the Dales, Friends of the South Downs and nine other National Park Societies have joined forces to call for a ban on plastic tree guards. The campaign coincides with a Defra call for evidence over problematic single-use plastics – which the National Parks campaigners have responded to, highlighting the ongoing issue … Read more

YouTube Channel

The Friends of the Dales YouTube Channel is now live. There are several videos now available offering viewers a chance to re-watch favourite Friends of the Dales digital talks or enjoy them for the first time. Discover more about Yorkshire Dales peatland restoration from Yorkshire Peat Partnership, get insight into the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s nature … Read more