The Lower Ure Conservation Trust is a charity dedicated to the restoration of once productive sand and gravel quarries to varied, wildlife-rich habitats.
We run Nosterfield Nature Reserve, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, now widely regarded as one of best examples of wetland grassland in the north of England.
All photography, unless otherwise stated, provided by Whitfield Benson.
LATEST NEWS
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There is an ongoing outbreak of crayfish plague on the River Ure affecting the resident population of White-Clawed Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipies)
Another bumper month of sightings around the reserve to read about. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Join us for a walk, nature-themed activities and stories for pre-school children. Each session will be influenced by the seasons and nature.
Free of charge.
Multiple breeds of owls, multitudes of curlew and many other breeds braved the snow and ice on the reserve in January. Many thanks to Andy Hanby for his report.