Looking after...

This beautiful area of England needs special care to conserve it for future generations. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority exists:

• to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and
• to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities by the public.

If there’s a conflict between these two purposes, conservation takes priority. The Authority also has a duty to seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities.

Funded by central government, the Authority employs a team of experienced professionals, including rangers, planners, archaeologists, ecologists and rights of way specialists.

The Authority has been working with partners to develop a new National Park Management Plan for the period 2006-2011. Read more in National Park Management Plan.