MARK Corner, former chair of environmental campaigning charity, Gargrave based Friends of the Dales, will look at the future of the Yorkshire Dales in a talk celebrating this year's 70th anniversary of the setting up of the national park.

Mr Corner, who is currently member champion for natural environment for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, will also talk about the 75th anniversary of the national park movement at the online talk due to take place on November 20.

He will look at the achievements of the Yorkshire Dales national park and consider the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, especially the areas of nature recovery and sustainability.

The free online talk will take place at 5pm on Wednesday, November 20 and will be followed by a question and answer session. To book a place visit: www.friendsofthedales.org.uk/events