Dry Stone Walling Group
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Dry stone walls are an important element of the AONB landscape
and also provide a valuable habitat for some flora and fauna.
However, the condition of many walls is threatened as they fall
into a poor state of repair or are replaced by fences. Landowners
are often keen to maintain the walls but it is a costly and
time-consuming process.
The Nidderdale AONB Walling Group is an independant company,
limited by guarantee that works closely with the AONB team. The
members of the group are a team of passionate volunteers who
build, repair and restore dry stone walls in the AONB. Their aim is
to work on walling projects that will benefit conservation, public
access, education, local or community amenity.
You can get an idea about the type of work the
group does and the way in which they work by taking a look at their
blog.
If you are interested in trying dry stone walling or have some
experience and would like to go walling in Nidderdale please
contact Emma Walker-Palin, the walling group
secretary, on 01423 715994.
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