May

International support from the world of art and literature grows for the Yorkshire Dales Landscape appeal

Author Jilly Cooper, the most recent supporter of the project says: "I was thrilled and delighted to hear about the Woodland Trust's project to preserve and restore woodland throughout the Yorkshire Dales, where I used to wander so joyfully in my youth. Amazingly, only one per cent of the Dales are cloaked in native woodland, so it's reassuring to see this precious landscape being restored and enhanced. I urge everyone to support the Trust and this exciting new adventure."

Changes in farming and grazing by sheep have led to a steady loss of trees and woods in the Dales, the Trust continues to work in a variety of new ways with other landowners to reverse this backward trend - planting new trees to connect existing woods, repairing fences and walls to keep sheep out of dying woodland, protecting young trees from weeds, when possible purchasing valuable ancient woodland.

Yorkshire born Dame Judi Dench explains "I can't imagine the Yorkshire Dales without woodland. Woods frame this beautiful landscape, acting as a sanctuary for a great variety of wildlife. It worries me to know that bit-by-bit this precious woodland is disappearing. By supporting the Woodland Trust everyone can play an important part in revitalising it before it's too late." 

The blend of the arts and the landscape was first forged by Yorkshire's best loved internationally renowned watercolour artist. Ashley Jackson kick-started the fundraising appeal by capturing one of the Woodland Trust's most well visited properties, Lower Grass Wood in the heart of Wharfedale, in an exclusive commission which he painted to support the appeal.

This work is available for viewing by visiting Supporting the Project for further information.
To see the press release "Yearning for Yorkshire! Stars return to their roots and back Woodland Trust project " click here.

If you wish to support the Yorkshire Dales Project we will ensure donation money will be 'geared up' through the unique partnership agreements of this new project, to maximise the impact of your money in creating and protecting woodlands in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. 

Because of the unique partnerships agreements of the Yorkshire Dales Landscape Project in most cases, every £1.00 donated to the project will result in £3.00 being utilised to protect, plant and manage woodland.



Alternatively, phone our credit card hotline on 0800 026 9650.

To make a donation by post with cheque or credit card - please click here, print off the form and when complete send with your cheque made payable to 'The Woodland Trust' to: 

The Woodland Trust - Yorkshire Dales Landscape Project 
PO Box 418, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire  HD8 0XY.