Friends of the Nidderdale AONB

Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is recognised nationally as being very special countryside that needs to be protected for future generations.  It is essential that the fantastic views, wild open moorland, picturesque villages and rare wildlife are not spoilt and you can help.  By becoming a "Friend of Nidderdale AONB" you are pledging your support to the continued protection  of this very special area.

Why do we need Friends?

  • Our landscape is internationally important
  • We have to ensure it's just as good for the next generation
  • AONBs do not have the resources of National Parks
  • Friends will be individuals whose actions and decisions can help the conservation of the AONB
  • All who live in the AONB or visit it have a responsibility for its care, joining the Friends is good for the AONB and good for you

What's in it for me?

  • A twice yearly newsletter
  • Special Friends-only walks and talks
  • Free entry to selected AONB events
  • Free car sticker to tell others about the Friends
  • Opportunities to meet like minded people and enjoy learning more about the area
  • A copy of our Good Practice Guide explaining how you can help conserve treasured features of the AONB

Friends Spring 2008 Newsletter.  PDF 367KB

  

Photo: 'Friends' Conducting an upland bird survey

 

Photo: A 'Friend' dry stone walling


Our Patron

Matthew Wilson, recently Curator & Head of Site at RHS Harlow Carr, has kindly agreed to be Patron of the Friends.
At the launch event of the Friends of Nidderdale AONB at Swinton Park on March 17th 2005, Matthew told those present,
 
"Moving from the South East of England to my new home in the Nidderdale AONB, I realised what a privilege it is to live in an area of such diversity. It is the interaction between man and the environment over centuries that makes the area so special.
I do recommend this Friends' scheme to you as a way that you can show actively your commitment to this very special place, which the majority of the country would give their right arm to live in."
 
How do I become a Friend?
 
There are two ways to become a Friend -
 
1. You can make a personal pledge or commit to an act that will benefit the environment of the Nidderdale AONB.
 
or
 
2. Give a donation which will go towards an environmental project in the Nidderdale AONB.
 
If you would like to join the Friends of Nidderdale AONB download a registration form. PDF 287KB

 

Friends of Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a Company Limited by Guarantee.  Registered in England and Wales.  Company No.  05383414.  Charity No.  1118228