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1. THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS Since the establishment of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in 1954, much of the park hasn’t changed since. In some cases, the area has seen improvement in terms of biodiversity. Much of the UK, meanwhile, has been in a steady decline. What do you picture when you think about Yorkshire? Rustic farms populated entirely by sheep, the peat bogs and heather-coated moorland. While this is all part and parcel of Yorkshire, there’s a lot more life in the Yorkshire Three Peaks than meets the eye. Plants in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Plant life is surprisingly diverse in the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The wide variety of soil types and climates means that a wide variety of flowers, grasses and bushes can flourish. Alongside the ubiquitous wild Heather that covers the peaty soil, you can find wild bilberries and cranberries, with cloudberries and cowberries at higher altitudes. Other plants include the bizarre insectivorous Sundew and the Hare’s Tail Cottongrass. https://ny3p.co.uk/

2. The areas of the Yorkshire Three Peaks more suitable for animal grazing are termed Hay Meadows. Usually dominated by grass, there are some species that flourish in these nutrient-poor soils. Upland hay meadows are characterised by a suite of species, including Sweet Vernal-Grass, Wood Crane’s-Bill, Pignut, Great Burnet and Lady`s Mantles. They also provide an important feeding habitat for a wide range of bird and insect life. While much of the Dales is doing better than the rest of the UK, the impact of climate change, disease and humans is making these areas less fertile The Animals of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Farm animals like sheep and cows will make up most of the fauna dotting the Dales. However, wild species of birds, mammals, insects and reptiles call the Yorkshire Three Peaks their home too. When it comes to birds, you may see Buzzards on the hunt, Curlews probing the ground for insects and worms, the distinctive Red Grouse, the haunting Raven, and the common House Sparrow. https://ny3p.co.uk/

3. Wild mammals include various rodent species, such as Squirrels, Hares and Dormice, and Mustelids like the Otter and Badger. While relatively hard to spot, Adders can be found if you look hard enough, while various butterflies can be seen fluttering around . Unfortunately, with the destruction of their natural habitats, their numbers are decreasing. Without help these animals may disappear from the Dales. If you want to keep the Dales pristine for future generations, consider getting involved in nature conservation projects listed here. North Yorkshire 3 Peaks is dedicated to providing excellent guided tours of the Yorkshire Three Peaks and the surrounding moorland. There’s also the North Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. All 3 peaks climbed in 12 hours, around 24 miles of undulating paths and beautiful scenery For More Information https://ny3p.co.uk/