Biodiversity Action Plan

The Local Biodiversity Action Plan for the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 'Nature in the Dales: 2020 Vision' sets out an achievable programme of action for the coming decade aiming to conserve and enhance the biodiversity within the National Park.

You can download the Action Plan documents using the links below:

Nature in the Dales: 2020 Vision - Summary Document

Habitat Action Plans

• Blanket Bog

• Calaminarian Grassland

• Hedgerows

• Inland Rock Outcrops and Scree

• Limestone Pavement

• Lowland Calcareous Grassland

• Lowland Fens

• Lowland Meadows

• Lowland Raised Bog

• Mesotrophic Lakes

• Native Woodland

• Ponds

• Rivers

• Upland Calcareous Grassland

• Upland Hay Meadows

• Upland Heathlands

• Upland Flushes, Fens and Swamps

Species Action Plans

• Amphibian Species Action Plan

• Bird Species Action Plan

• Bryophyte Species Action Plan

• Invertebrate Species Action Plan

• Fungi Species Action Plan

• Lichen Species Action Plan

• Mammal Species Action Plan

• Reptile Species Action Plan

• Vascular Plant Species Action Plan

2020 Vision Consultation

A consultation on the draft plan took place in autumn 2010. Many thanks to all of those who were able to respond with useful and constructive comments. These have influenced the final version of the plan. A summary of the consultation can be downloaded below:

• Summary of consultation responses

2020 Vision Conference

A conference was held on the 2nd October 2010 in Middleham in preparation for the new LBAP. It included a celebration of the successes of Nature in the Dales 2000-2010 and to bring to the attention the forthcoming Nature in the Dales: 2020 Vision. There was a focus on a coordinated approach to the new set of Biodiversity Action Plans. The day was a great success: it was well received and stimulated a lot of discussion.

Below are links to the presentations given at the conference:

• Launching Nature in the Dales 2020 by Gordon Haycock

• Nature in the Dales 2000-2010 - Species by Ian Court

• Nature in the Dales 2000-2010 - Habitats by Dr. Tim Thom

• Bats under the Dales by Prof. John Altringham

• Nature: Is it really too expensive by Prof. David Hill