An overarching objective of the Yorkshire Gardens Trust is to raise awareness of the importance of historic parks and gardens in Yorkshire. The Trust's conservation subcommittee have a breadth of expertise and meet regularly to assist where possible with the conservation and management of this unique asset in our County.
We do this in three ways:
- Conservation casework.
- By helping all those who are involved with the care of the garden heritage to obtain information, advice and skills.
- By awarding small grants.
Resources and Initiatives
National Parks and Gardens Database
Yorkshire has many important historic landscapes. To see more information on nearly 300 of these sites, go to the national database at:
http://www.parksandgardens.ac.uk.
Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park
This Grade I South Yorkshire park and gardens is undergoing extensive restoration. Through our nominated trustee we have been giving help and advice for several years.
http://www.wentworthcastle.org
Yorkshire and Humber Historic
Environment Forum
The YGT is a member of the Yorkshire and Humber Historic Environment Forum, thus helping shape the heritage strategy for the region.
http://www.yhhef.org.uk
Yorkshire's veteran trees
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Do you know of a locally esteemed apple not nationally known? It may be a candidate for The Local Apple Register. Contact Simon Clark for details of the scheme and how to get involved.
tel: 0113 2663235
email: simonclark49@gmail.com.
Pears, such a magnificent but neglected component of our traditional orchards, are currently a closed book as to what varieties occur. Identification is a fascinating challenge as many turn out to be 18th or 19th C Belgium or French varieties. Why? Contact Simon Clark at the above address or Philip Rainford to take up the challenge.
tel: 017727129
email: p.f.rain@btinternet.com.
If you would like to get involved or would like to know more about our work, please contact us at:
conservation@yorkshiregardenstrust.org.uk
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