Conservation
Historic
Conservation
Ryedale possesses a large number of attractive towns,
villages and hamlets. Many of these contain areas of considerable
environmental character and architectural or historic
interest.
Local Planning Authorities have a duty to determine which areas in
their district are of a high enough quality to be designated as
Conservation Areas, those areas tend to be those that the Council
feels have the most important environmental quality in the
District.
For more information on the many areas of conservation in
Ryedale please use the links in the navigation to the left.
Nature Conservation and
Biodiversity
Biodiversity is all living things from microorganisms to plants
and animals. The Council has a duty to promote & enhance
biodiversity in all of its functions as part of the NERC Act 2006.
Futher information can be found on the following web pages:
Countryside and Planning Policies. The Council has a consultant
ecologist who can be contacted on email at don.davies@ryedale.gov.uk or
on 01653 600 666 ext 335.
Tree Management
Landscape
The Tree and Landscape Officer advises on
all arboricultural matters including Tree Preservation Orders and
trees in Conservation Areas. Advice is also given on landscaping
requirements in connection with planning applications. For further
information contact John Clayton - Tree and
Landscape Officer on 01653 600666 ext 459 or email john.clayton@ryedale.gov.uk.