Landscapes, parks and nature

A Nottinghamshire community has been encouraged to explore, appreciate and care for local woodland in need of maintenance.

The Friends of Rectory Park worked with local people to investigate, protect and encourage the local wildlife and plant species.

There is logic in the belief that if you equip children with the skills, knowledge and passion for the natural world, they will become its guardians as they grow up.

Inspired by the Dig for Victory Campaign of 1917, adult learners from Scotland’s Rural College designed and built a First World War allotment.

A team of volunteers received training to survey, document and conserve small ancient woodlands for the benefit of local communities.

In recent years changes to farming practices has led to a decline in bumblebee populations within the UK. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust aimed to raise awareness of the bumblebee’s plight.

Torfaen County Borough Council received funding to conserve and restore Pontypool Park.

This project helped to restore Peterborough’s Central Park back to its Victorian splendour.

Aberdeen's flagship Duthie Park benefitted from conservation and improvement works, including the restoration of original Victorian features, while taking into account modern community needs and uses.

Historic Lister Park was restored and enhanced as part of a project to renovate and refurbish the heritage of the park.

Restoring and enhancing three linked town centre parks in Gosport: Falklands Gardens, Bastion No.1 and Walpole Park.

Bute Park is a Grade I listed park in Cardiff that was restored to protect and enhance one of Cardiff's most cherished and popular attractions.