Supporting the project

The Yorkshire Dales Landscape Appeal

Dame Judi Dench, Woodland Trust supporter says: “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."

Over the years, changes in farming, and grazing by sheep, have led to the steady loss of trees and woodland in the Dales. Now the Dales have a mere 1% covering of native woodland and much of what’s left may head the same way unless we all take positive action right now.

A chance to turn things round

Thanks to two generous legacies, we’ve launched a groundbreaking project – The Yorkshire Dales Landscape Project. This is a scheme to repair and secure the beauty of the Dales by tackling the problem of their disappearing woods and trees. It’s an ambitious project and we’re counting on donations from everyone who loves the Dales.

How will it work?

Over the next two years we will focus our attention on places in the Dales where woods and trees need a helping hand to thrive. This could mean purchasing ancient woodlands, planting new trees to connect woods, repairing fences and walls to keep sheep out of dying woodland, or protecting young trees from weeds. We will work in partnership with local people and we will make the money go as far as possible.

But we desperately need more money to make a real difference.

	Wildlife The health of the Dales’ remaining woodland is essential for the survival of much of its wildlife. Every bit of woodland repair work we carry out will benefit wildlife – not just our native species, but migratory birds as well.
	Working with local people We will use your money to fund woodland schemes put forward by local people and we’ll keep the work local.  In this way, the scheme will contribute to rural life in the Dales.
	Making your money work for woodland Thanks to legacy donations and various grant schemes, we can make your money go a long way. On average we can turn every pound you give into three pounds for woods and trees in the Dales.

We’re planning on spending over half a million pounds on halting the loss of trees in the Dales. Thanks to two generous legacies left to the Trust by by Mr Sidney Clifford Webb and Mrs Anne Appleton and various grants, we’re over half way towards this target, but we’re counting on individuals, like you, to help us find the remaining £200,000.

If you would like to talk in detail about the project please phone Judith Stuttard, Development Officer, on UK 01484 609510 or international +44 (0) 1484 609510 or alternatively email.

Another way to help

Ashley Jackson’s Yorkshire Moors – 
A Love Affair (£19.99 Hardback)
Ashley Jackson, Yorkshire’s favourite artist, has been capturing the essence of the county’s glorious windswept moors since he began painting at the age of nine. Ashley has selected 60 of his own paintings for this special book. Each painting is lovingly reproduced, with Ashley’s words providing a unique insight into his inspiration at the moment of their creation.

A donation of £2 will be made to the Woodland Trust for every book sold through this appeal.

Ashley Jackson’s Yorkshire Moors – Limited Edition

100 copies of Ashley Jackson’s Yorkshire Moors are available as a Limited De-Luxe Edition. A small number of these remain available.
Each book is quarter bound in Wassa goatskin with top edge coloured, ribbon marker and head and tail bands raised on the spine, all in a special slipcase.
The price for this special souvenir is £105. This includes special delivery.

A donation of £5 will be made to the Woodland Trust for every book sold through this appeal.

To order these books, please call Dalesman Publishing on 01756 701033 or write, enclosing a cheque, to Dalesman Publishing Co Ltd, Stable Courtyard, Broughton Hall, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3AZ

Based in Yorkshire, Persimmon plc is the UK's leading house builder and is sponsoring the Yorkshire Dales landscape appeal. Click here to visit their website.