Landscapes, parks and nature

The four-year Chiltern Commons project came to a successful conclusion having conserved habitats and historic features on 26 areas of common land.

This project aims to restore and raise awareness of an important biodiversity habitat, home to a range of rare species.

The Wildwatch project encouraged local people and visitors alike to map and record the wildlife that is hopping, buzzing and flying all over this area of outstanding natural beauty.

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.