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In 2016, the Forestry Commission published findings that showed the government’s pledge to provide 11 million trees between 2015 and 2020 seemed rather unrealistic. However, organisation such as the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust are working hard to provide landowners and farmers with the support needed to plant more trees.
The Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) was set up as a charity in 1996. Its main aim is to support the well-being of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. When the YDMT first started out the main focus of the work was to conserve heritage features by providing funding and support for the following; tree planting, restoring of habitats, the rebuilding walls, village halls and historic buildings.
The YDMT has since expanded the work that it carries out to include social, economic and environmental aspects affecting the Yorkshire Dales. It works hard to support local businesses and sustainable development, promote education and provide life-changing countryside apprenticeships.
There are three main ways in which the YDMT works;
YDMT Programmes
Work delivered directly by the YDMT is carried out through various programmes that it offers. A good example of a successful programme is the Dales Woodland Restoration programme. The YDMT has worked closely with Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Forestry Commission, Niddlerdale AONB, Yorwoods and Natural England to provide this programme is very well known for tree planting. The Dales Woodland Restoration programme works to restore native broadleaf woodlands throughout the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale. The aim of this programme is to double the amount of broadleaf woodland in the Dales by 2020. This will be done by creating new broadleaf and mixed plantations, ideally next to existing woodland.
1.2 million trees have been planted so far by the YDMT providing a restored habitat for hundreds of species, giving the public a space to enjoy them.
The programme offers substantial contributions to landowners with potential suitable planting sites, giving landowners who are interested in planting trees a sustainable option to progress.
YDMT Grants
Another way in which the YDMT delivers funding is via grant schemes of their own and on behalf of other organisations.
The YDMT is currently managing the following grant programmes;
Should you wish to learn more about the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust or alternatively support the Trust then please visit the following address: http://www.ydmt.org/
Alternatively, GSC Grays can provide professional advice on all grants and subsidies available to landowners and farmers. Should you wish to discuss such options further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sam Cole, Trainee Rural Surveyor, GSC Grays Colburn Office tel: 01748 897630