A new conservation group has been formed to help secure Townend Field in Great Ouseburn. It has great biodiversity potential with the Ouse Gill Beck, reed beds, woodland and pasture. See their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/upper.ouse.conservation.trust/
Dame Judi Dench has lent her support to the campaign.
In order to secure the land, the Trust needs to raise £300,000 by the end of February, See their prospectus below: