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Conservation

Historic town in North Yorkshire.
Historic town in North Yorkshire.

Accessing archaeological and historic environment information

Details about how we record information about historic sites and monuments, known as the historic environment record.

landscape showing farm and tractor
landscape showing farm and tractor

Describing and understanding our landscape

A planning and land management tool that details the sustainable management of the countryside, coast and settlements.

Biodiversity activities
Biodiversity activities

Biodiversity and wildlife

Details of the work we do to protect and enhance North Yorkshire's wildlife and natural spaces.

Skipton castle entrance
Skipton castle entrance

Conservation areas and listed buildings

Find out who to contact about property developments within conservation areas and for listed buildings advice.

A view of our historic landscape
A view of our historic landscape

Understanding our historic landscape

See how our landscape has evolved and how we can help to manage change and conserve landscape features.

Archaeological remains
Archaeological remains

Archaeology

Advice and information about how we preserve our heritage for future generations.

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The county council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.