1. North York Moors National Park Joint Area Parish Forum
Wednesday, 31 August 2016

2. The Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership Reconnecting Nature, Reconnecting People
David Renwick

3. The Rye: a UK river in miniature providing a valuable opportunity to explore and link upland and lowland issues in one small area
Alcathoe and a range of other bats
White clawed crayfish
Otter
Water vole
Veteran trees
Migratory fish e.g. lamprey and eel
Wealth of rare and designated species
Number of UKBAP Habitats: Moorland, Species Rich Grasslands, Woodland (Native & Planted Ancient), Wetlands and River
Flows through two Protected Landscapes
Feeds the River Derwent Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a number of SSSIs
High concentration of designated habitats
Provider of clean water – in the right quantities!
Flood regulation/attenuation
Carbon storage in woodlands and peats at the top of the catchment
Food production – livestock and arable farming
Source of clean water and wider ecosystem services
The river has been a source of inspiration for centuries
World renown cultural landmarks: Rievaulx, Duncombe Park and Nunnington
Vibrant economy , celebrated market towns of Helmsley, Malton and Pickering
Rich cultural heritage
changing from a fast-running upland stream to slow-flowing Lowland River in just 50 km,
There are 42 water bodies on the Rye Operational Catchment that are mostly at Moderate Ecological Status (see appendices).
The headwaters of the Rye, and Seph and Rye sub catchments originate from the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, much of which is in itself further designated as a SSSI for its dwarf shrub heath upland habitat. This SSSI has also been designated a SAC for both its Atlantic Wet Heaths with Tetrix and European Dry Heaths. The river Rye also lies within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Native white-clawed crayfish are present as well as water vole, sea and river lamprey and bullhead. Within the last 5 years the rare Alcathoe’s bat was recently discovered from a couple of sites in Ryedale – one of only a handful of sites in the UK where this species (which is relatively new to science) has been discovered. Much of catchment lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

5. Woodland near river at Hawnby Hill

6. Rievaulx Valley

8. Looking north over Nunnington Hall across the Lower Rye valley to the North York Moors

10. Natural Environment – Alcathoe Bat, Dipper, Veteran Tree, healthy insect population on River Rye

11. The Landscape Area
At the heart of the the landscape is the River Rye, a vital artery that defines the landscape, providing a constant throughout the area and a distinct sense of place.
James McGairy, Rye at Rievaulx
The feeling throughout the valley is one of enclosure and seclusion creating a sensation of unity and tranquility

12. Etching of JMW Turner’s paintin of Rievaulx from his ‘Picturesque View in England and Wales’ (published 1827–38)
“Everywhere peace, everywhere serenity and a marvellous freedom from the tumult of the world” – St Aelred, Rievaulx Abbey’s Third Abbot

13. The Rye – Summary of Issues
Habitat decline and species loss
Habitat decline and isolation from:
some unsympathetic land & water practices
climate change
invasive species spread
Impact of changes to agri-environment schemes
Water quality
High levels of phosphates and sediment
Seasonal Metaldehyde contamination
Moderate or poor in WFD classifications
Flooding
Widespread flooding on numerous occasions: Helmsley, Pickering, Malton and Norton
Flashy nature and groundwater flooding
Community Engagement
Disconnect between local communities, the river and services it provides
There are 42 water bodies on the Rye Operational Catchment that are mostly at Moderate Ecological Status (see appendices).
The headwaters of the Rye, and Seph and Rye sub catchments originate from the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, much of which is in itself further designated as a SSSI for its dwarf shrub heath upland habitat. This SSSI has also been designated a SAC for both its Atlantic Wet Heaths with Tetrix and European Dry Heaths. The river Rye also lies within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Native white-clawed crayfish are present as well as water vole, sea and river lamprey and bullhead. Within the last 5 years the rare Alcathoe’s bat was recently discovered from a couple of sites in Ryedale – one of only a handful of sites in the UK where this species (which is relatively new to science) has been discovered. Much of catchment lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
Barriers to Fish
Sediment
Riparian Habitat Flood Protection Structures
Tracks / Rural Roads
Agricultural Diffuse Pollution Riparian Management
Nitrate within Groundwater
Land Drainage Invasive Species
Metaldehyde

14. Loss of Abundance
“The quality of the river and the high numbers of fish in the river were known and even noted in the sale particulars of Nunnington Hall in c It was said that there was so much ‘salmon trout’ in the river there was no need for a fishmonger!” “In the mid 1980’s there were so many white clawed crayfish in the river that my sons caught 80 in an hour” “We know how wonderful the river is but we know it needs help”

15. Vision and Aims
Ryevitalise aims to protect and enhance the area’s natural/cultural heritage, resulting in a more natural, better functioning and better understood landscape.

16. Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership - overall Project Aims
Restoring the riparian and aquatic habitats of the Rye and the rich biodiversity it supports. Improving water quality through working with landowner/land managers to address nutrient inputs and reduce diffuse pollution. Employing natural flood risk management techniques to better regulate water quantity and reduce downstream flooding. To better understand the services the river provides us and how we use them to live, work and play – conserving a record of the river’s cultural heritage and economic significance to local communities and wider beneficiaries. Explore and interpret people’s perceptions of abundance/diversity and the loss of this though folk memories, past artistic and literary interpretations of the landscape and future aspirations stemming from this for the future. This would be made available nationally to stimulate a wider debate about loss of natural capital.

17. Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership
Ryedale Natural History Society
Helmsley Archaeological & Historical Society
Derwent Dales Farmer Group

18. Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership – Budget
Total budget for the Project across both development (2 year) and delivery (4 year) is £3.2m including a match funding figure of £997k giving an overall intervention rate of 66%. Delivery across 27 projects.

19. Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership – Projects
WATER ENVIRONMENT
Reconnecting the Rye – Restoring and Reconnecting the Rye's Habitats
Reconnecting the Rye – A More Natural River
Small and Tall - The Rye's Bats and Ancient Trees
Saving the White-Clawed Crayfish
Wooded Wonders - Restoring the Rye's Ancient Woodland
Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Control
Ryething Around - Fish Passage on the Rye

20. Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership – Projects
WATER QUALITY
Ryevitalised Farming: Water Quality Capital Grants
Ryevitalised Farming: Working with Farmers
Domestic advice and awareness
WATER LEVEL MANAGEMENT
Natural Flood Risk Management COMPLIMENTARY PROJECT NOT PART OF APPLICATION

21. Ryevitalise Landscape Partnership – Projects
RECONNECTING PEOPLE
Preserving our relationship with the Rye - The Working Rye
From Memory to Action – The Paradise Initiative
Ryefly Monitoring
Citizen Science Framework
Preserving Yearsley Mill
Interpretation
Routes Along the Rye
Upstream, Downstream Schools Programme
Trout in the Classroom
Young Angler Initiative
Digital Rye
Events and Promotion

22. The trailblazing story of ironstone and railways in the North York Moors

23. Making sense of a century of industry in a rural landscape

25. TEL area in its regional setting

26. How far have we come? Partnership set up in 2012
Stage One bid to HLF submitted May 2013
Stage One pass for £3m granted October 2013
Effective Permission to Start April 2014
Development Phase April 2014 – October 2015
Stage Two bid to HLF 31 October 2015

27. This is the Landscape Conservation Action Plan that you have been provided with … and goes into much more detail about the scheme, the character and significance of the landscape …

28. Projects in the scheme Scheme will deliver from 2016-2021
52 projects submitted for the Scheme (7 of these are ‘aspirational’)
Cultural Heritage
Natural Environment
Access, engagement and interpretation
Cross cutting: scheme wide (eg training, volunteers and community grants)

29. And this is what the scheme budget looks like …

30. What’s Happening Now? Putting in place a new project team
Rosedale landslip and culvert repair
Biodiversity work starting – farm agreements and hay meadows
Glaisdale fish pass
Preparing for big year 2-4 built heritage conservation work
Attending shows/events and running a series of community launches later this year

31. Benefits for communities - TEL events - community arch building

32. Securing External Funding for Delivery of National Park Priorities
Andy Wilson

33. Ideas for External Funding
Coastal and Marine
Rivers
LIDAR
Sutton Bank Capital
Health
Work on Individual Rare Species
Ancient Woodland Restoration
Apprentice (Levy)
Local Food
Whitby/Redcar Railway Tunnels
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Bridges
Buildings and Monuments at Risk
Any More?

34. 1. Robin Hood’s Bay 2. North of RHB Mike Kipling 3. European Lobster 4
1. Robin Hood’s Bay 2. North of RHB Mike Kipling 3. European Lobster 4. Green Sea Urchin

35. Rivers

36. Lidar

37. Murk Esk Lidar area data captured (red boundary = TEL area)

38. Goathland – Bank Top (top of Incline)

39. Sutton Bank Visitor Centre

42. Dukes and Pearls Project
Dukes and Pearls Project (including NP match funding). - the Duke of Burgundy Butterfly and Pearl-bordered Fritillaries are Yorkshire’s rarest breeding butterfly species. Butterfly Conservation Project since 2010 restoring and extending habitats. More Duke of Burgundy adults were recorded in 2014 than in any of the previous twenty-one years of Butterfly Conservation’s monitoring programme. Included recolonization of Sunny Bank Scar.

43. Water Vole and White Clawed Crayfish

44. Ancient Woodland
Riparian Woodland near Danby Beck

45. North Yorkshire Moors Railway – steam train in Newtondale

46. Yorkshire Moors Agricultural Apprenticeship Scheme
Apprentice Levy
Application to Prince’s Countryside Fund which was successful
Lessons learnt around recruitment from non- farming vs farming backgrounds – cultural / lifestyle aspects of upland hill farming
Difficulties in transport costs for young people to access work and take up job offers post apprenticeship
Aim
Enhance the upland hill farming skills base in the North York Moors for future generations
Objectives
Provide the opportunity for young people to undertake an apprenticeship on upland farms gaining experience and a Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture.
Develop the skills and abilities of a group of upland farmers to offer high quality apprenticeships offering a range of skills and experiences for future generations.

47. Capital of Cake
North York Moors & Coast proclaims itself Britain’s Capital of Cake
The North York Moors and coast is laying claim to the title of "Britain’s Capital of Cake" in recognition of the myriad different types of cake served in the area, the regional specialities and places where they are served.
The tourism initiative launches today (Monday 23rd March) and will raise the profile of the multitude of cake-eating locations that include cafés, tea parlours, holiday cottages, abbeys, woods, waterfalls, walled gardens, seashore, stately homes and village greens.
The North York Moors Tourism Network, a voluntary organisation supporting more than 400 tourism and related businesses, together with the North York Moors National Park Authority (NYMNPA), are leading the ‘capital’ claim.
With only one true way to celebrate such a proclamation, local Helmsley baker, Rhian Crusher of Celebrate! Country Cake Design has created the cake-map cake, depicting some of the scenic spots and tourist attractions of the North York Moors and coast in icing and sponge.

48. Whitby/Redcar Railway Tunnels
Kettleness/Sandsend Tunnel

49. North Yorkshire Moors Railway Bridges
Glaisdale top left , top right ‘Bridge 30’ - located between Goathland and Grosmont. Bottom L & R Water Arc bridge, Beckhole

50. Monument Management Scheme
First year of Monument Management Scheme Blakey Howe, next to the Lion Inn.