Landscapes, parks and nature

Through a programme of community engagement and learning activities, the RSPB inspired people to help conserve hen harriers across their remaining breeding strongholds in northern England.

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.

Armagh City and District Council was awarded a grant to restore and enhance the historic Armagh Mall, introducing disabled access and new lighting.

Glasgow Green was returned to its former glory following this full programme of restoration works.