The consultation exercise began in February 1999 and ran until July 1999. A total of 49 voluntary, public and private sector organisations were consulted, including all of those organisations and groups with an interest in the natural environment, from those carrying out conservation work on the ground to those representing the interests of landowners. In addition the draft plan was made available to the public via the central and branch libraries, DEDS reception and the Council's web site. This was supported by a media campaign designed to raise awareness of the York LBAP and the consultation process. During November and December 1999 they were reviewed and analysed to identify the key issues.
Work is currently underway to compile the final version of the plan.
Publication is scheduled for late 2000.