Conservation

What the Conservation team does

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:

  1. Conservation casework
  2. By helping all those who are involved with the care of the garden heritage to obtain information, advice and skills
  3. By awarding small grants. Download a copy of an application form for this year's scheme here. Applications close on the 30 November 2011.

If you would like to get involved or would like to know more about our work, please contact us at:
conservation@yorkshiregardenstrust.org.uk

Conservation Resources

The National Heritage List for England

This new online facility allows full access to the Register for England for both buildings and gardens, see http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/default.aspx

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

Search for North Yorkshire's veteran trees

Download North Yorkshire's veteran trees information (pdf file).

The Apple and Pear Register

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.

Conservation Reports

Plumpton Rocks: Looking East across the Lake to the Rocks, taken in March 2011Plumpton Rocks: Looking East across the Lake to the Rocks, taken in March 2011

For a reports on our latest work, please see the following downloads: