Management Plan - North York Moors National Park

CommunitiesAIM■ The National Park will be distinguished from other placesthrough its locally distinctive culture and traditions.5.2 Culture and TraditionsPOLICIESMEANS TO ACHIEVEKEY PARTNERSConservation of the unique cultural heritage is one of the purposesof National Park designation. This heritage creates many of the specialqualities which set this place apart from other National Parks andother parts of the country, and is an important element of the appealof the National Park to visitors. Interest from tourists can also help tosustain cultures and traditions which may otherwise be lost.The vernacular buildings and the unique villages are the mostrecognisable element of the National Park’s cultural distinctivenessbut it is the less tangible elements of culture, local communities,traditions and customs, dialect and local speech, folklore, legendsand memories, that are some of the most precious yet vulnerableparts of the local culture.C4. Local communities will be supportedto maintain and celebrate local heritage,customs, traditions and skills and recordtheir social, cultural and economic historyC5. The interpretation of the landscapeand cultural heritage of the North YorkMoors will be encouragedProjects through LEADER fundingYork and North Yorkshire CulturalStrategyNational Park Events ProgrammeYork and North Yorkshire CulturalStrategyRedcar and Cleveland Cultural StrategyMuseums and visitor centresNational Park AuthorityYork and North Yorkshire CulturalPartnershipNational Park AuthorityCommunity groupsYork and North Yorkshire CulturalPartnershipRedcar and Cleveland Borough CouncilNational Park AuthorityMuseum operatorsIn order to safeguard and promote this social heritage it is importantto work with local community groups, individuals and organisationsto develop projects and initiatives, which celebrate and developelements of culture such as festivals, local artists and crafts and localproduce.Challenges● Dialect and speech which have traditionally varied from daleto dale are losing their distinctiveness.How Management Plan progress will be reportedThere are no relevant targets and indicators● Budget cuts will affect spending on cultural and arts services.In 15 Years Time…The North York Moors is a distinctive, well known brand of whichlocal traditions and culture are an important part. The NationalPark is known for more than just its moorland. Traditions havebeen well documented for the benefit of future generations.High profile festivals celebrate local culture.102 www.northyorkmoors.org.uk