This is a list of local nature reserves (LNR) in North Yorkshire.
As such, it includes areas in places such as Harrogate, that prior to 1974, were in the historic county of the West Riding of Yorkshire.
The local authority must have a legal control over the site, by owning or leasing it or having an agreement with the owner.
They can apply local bye-laws to manage and protect LNRs.
[2][3] As of May 2018, North Yorkshire has 18 designated local nature reserves.