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Find out more about Upper Nidderdale's important habitats and species
The plaintive cry of the curlew in spring, hay meadows rich in wild flowers, and purple moorland at the summer’s end are all still familiar sights across Upper Nidderdale. The Landscape Partnership is working closely with farmers and land managers to ensure a sustainable future for upland farming that will mean this wildlife is safeguarded for the future.
Find out more about Upper Nidderdale's important habitats and species
Upland farming has adapted over many generations to the harsh conditions found in Nidderdale - today's farmers work hard to produce food while looking after the beautiful landscape they work in
Farm advice Whole Farm Plans is an exciting innovative project that shows farmers how conservation of wildlife and cultural heritage...
Hay meadow and grassland conservation Our Wildflower Nidderdale project aims to provide wildflower ‘stepping stones’ through Upper Nidderdale via a...
Upland bird habitat The rough damp tussocky pastures produced by extensive traditional management provide perfect nesting and chick rearing habitat...
Sand martin wall In 2014 we completed work on an artificial sand martin nesting wall at Gouthwaite reservoir. The wall...
Come along to events linked to these projects or contact us if you would like to find out about volunteering opportunities.