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The River Swale Regeneration Project
is a partnership project led by the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Authority, and overseen by a steering group of the project partners
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Yorkshire
Dales National Park Authority
The purposes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority,
are "to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife
and cultural heritage" and to promote opportunities for
the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of
the park". In carrying out these purposes, the Authority
has a duty to "seek to foster the economic and social well
being of local communities". The National Park is administered
by an Authority of 26 members, made up of county and district
councillors and members appointed by the Secretary of State
for the Environment to represent parishes or in recognition
of their specialist skills or knowledge. www.yorkshiredales.org.uk |
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Environment Agency
The Environment Agency's is one of the biggest and most
powerful environmental regulators in Europe. Its primary aim
is to protect and improve the environment and make a contribution
towards the delivery of sustainable development through the
integrated management of air, land and water.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk |
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Salmon and Trout
Association
The Salmon and Trout Association (S&TA) is the
only UK-wide membership organisation representing the views
of game anglers. It is a lead organisation in the National Angling
Alliance which is the joint group representing 3 million game,
coarse and sea anglers.
S&TA works to influence the management of the water environment,
particularly water abstraction. Reduction in pollution is a
common aim with the Anglers Conservation Association.
S&TA supports, through the Salmon and Trout Trust, the work
of the Game Conservancy Trust (GCT), River Trusts and the Wild
Trout Trust.
The Swaledale and Wensleydale Branch of the S&TA is strong
in the Two Dales and enjoys the active support of several affiliated
Fishing Clubs.
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English Nature
English Nature is the government's advisor on nature conservation.
It promotes the conservation of England's wildlife and natural
features. This is through giving advice, grant aid, designating
the most important areas for wildlife and natural features as
Sites of Special Scientific Interest and Natural Nature Reserves,
implementing English Nature's share of the UK Biodiversity Action
Plan in England, and assisting in the practical application
of sustainable development. Staff work closely with the farmers
and landowners of SSSIs and can offer Wildlife Enhancement Agreements.
www.english-nature.org.uk
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Ecoscope
Ecoscope Applied Ecologists is a multidisciplinary ecological
consultancy, with a wide range of ecological expertise, including
specialists in ornithology, entomology, vegetation ecology,
forestry, aquatic ecology, marine and freshwater fisheries,
habitat management and restoration and conservation legislation
and policy. They have projects for a range of clients in both
the public and private sector.
www.ecoscope.co.uk
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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a charity which works to
protect and promote the interests of all Yorkshire's very special
but vulnerable living environment. Its work ranges from protecting
valuable sites as nature reserves, to promoting wider recognition
of wildlife issues and their importance to life in Yorkshire.
www.yorkshire-wildlife-trust.org.uk
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Catterick Training Area
Catterick Training Area, (which is distinct from the Army's
built estate in the Catterick Area) is an area of woodland,
moorland and farmland on the edge of the River Swale. It is
used by the army to train its military personnel. The MOD
has produced a management plan for the site which looks to
provide for military training, while at the same time safeguarding,
and where appropriate enhancing the environment.
www.army.mod.uk
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