Concerns have also been raised about the preservation of the Walnut tree on the Old Vicarage site as a much-loved local landmark and a vital habitat for jackdaws, squirrels, wood pigeons and a rare pair of collared doves who depend upon it for food, nesting and shelter. 

The National Park Authority has so far failed to provide formal, written confirmation that the tree and the wildlife who depend upon it will be protected from harm during the development, in accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act,  1981 

If you are concerned too then the Woodland Trust ' Report a Threat' team can be contacted via the link below:

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/protecting-trees-and-woods/campaign-with-us/campaign-in-your-community/tell-us-about-a-threat/

The Wildlife Team at the RSPB can be contacted here:

wildlife@rspb.org.uk

01767 693690 (9:30-16:30, Monday to Friday)

And the North York Moors National Park Authority Conservation Team can be contacted here:

Email: conservation@northyorkmoors org.uk