The hunt is on for historic dovecotes in the Yorkshire Dales. Owners of the up-market accommodation for doves and pigeons are being asked to get in touch with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) to help in a special new conservation project. Robert White, the Authority’s Senior Conservation Archaeologist, said: “Dovecotes played an important part in rural … [Read more...] about Search for historic dovecotes
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Award for wood fuel boiler installation
A special ‘green’ boiler that heats the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s offices in Grassington has won a top regional award – less than three months after it was installed. The Authority took first place in the best public building installation category of the Yorkshire and Humber Microgeneration Partnership awards for its biomass boiler, which uses wood chippings … [Read more...] about Award for wood fuel boiler installation
Friends of the Three Peaks go online
Lovers of the Yorkshire Dales now have the chance to help preserve its famous Three Peaks online. In August, Calendar Girl Angela Baker became the first person to join a new group formed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) to support and raise money towards the maintenance of the footpath network around Whernside, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. Now … [Read more...] about Friends of the Three Peaks go online
Yorkshire Dales web volunteers wanted
More volunteers are needed to help the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) to improve the online services it provides to the public. So far, nearly 20 people have signed up to become members of a focus group that casts a critical eye over the Authority’s website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk. Stuart Willis, the YDNPA’s Web Officer, said the website … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Dales web volunteers wanted
Yorkshire Dales mountain weather service
A new mountain area weather forecast for the Yorkshire Dales will provide hill walkers with clearer information to help keep them safer, whilst making the most of the spectacular countryside. For the first time Met Office forecasts will be provided for the Yorkshire Dales National Park in addition to comprehensive forecasts already provided for the Brecon Beacons, Peak … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Dales mountain weather service