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Conservation

See what conservation activities we are involved in to help maintain our natural environment.

Biodiversity net gain

Learn about our strategy to develop land and contribute to the recovery of nature.

Accessing archaeological and historic environment information

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

Describing and understanding our landscape

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

Conservation areas and listed buildings

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

Understanding our historic landscape

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

Archaeology

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

Ecology and wildlife

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

Local Nature Recovery Strategy

We are responsible for preparing a Local Nature Recovery Strategy for North Yorkshire and York.

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

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