RSPB

Patterns of Persecution

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Male hen harrier in moorland grass

If you still in any doubt as to the true horror and scale of birds of prey persecution in the Yorkshire Dales and beyond, then we would encourage a read of the newly published RSPB Patterns of Persecution report 2026 – a species-based study of the illegal killing of birds of prey in the UK … Read more

Now is the time to leave a lasting legacy for nature

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Friends of the Dales and 47 other environmental and recreation organisations have signed a letter prepared by our colleagues at Campaign for National Parks, calling on the Government to accept amendments to the Levelling Up Bill for greater nature protection in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. This latest call comes … Read more