Landscapes, parks and nature
Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1billion of National Lottery and other funding to more than 4,900 land, nature and biodiversity projects across the UK.
Protecting the environment is one of our four Heritage 2033 investment principles. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
We are prioritising landscape and nature projects that:
- support nature’s recovery
- deliver nature-based solutions to address climate change
- reconnect people to landscapes, marine environments and nature
The climate crisis
The heritage sector has an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Find out more about what we're doing to tackle the climate crisis.
What we expect from projects we fund
We want all kinds of heritage project, large and small, to:
- limit any potential damage on the environment
- make a positive impact on the environment and particularly for nature
Read our environmental sustainability guidance.
How to get funding
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open, providing grants from £10,000 up to £10million.
Find out more
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.
We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.
We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.
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News
£15million to help put nature at the heart of our towns and cities
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£150million funding to enhance and protect the UK’s world-class landscapes
Stories
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Stories
Case study: The Scottish Crannog Centre
Stories
Case study: Roots and Branches
Publications
Racial equity in nature toolkit
Publications
Environmental sustainability good practice guidance
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Future Parks Accelerator
Projects
The Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
The iconic London institution has reimagined five acres of gardens that surround the building into an accessible, biologically-diverse green space.
Stories
Inclusion, access and participation: eight ways to improve your project’s reach and impact
Projects
Chalk, Cherries and Chairs – Working together for the Chilterns
Over five years, the Chilterns Conservation Board worked with partners to engage communities, celebrate the rich heritage of the area and enhance habitats and wildlife.
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Our local nature initiative reached eight times further than planned
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Over £3.5million funding awarded to Welsh woodlands and tiny forests
Projects
London Blue Chain: creating thriving networks for nature
Along a historic walking route across southeast London, this project is creating a corridor of freshwater habitats and connecting local communities with their natural heritage.
Projects
Saughton Park restoration project
The improved historic park in the south west of Edinburgh provides vital support for the community's wellbeing.
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£30million awarded to 15 heritage projects ahead of our 30th birthday
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Meet seven people who’ve ‘changed the game’ across heritage, land and nature
Projects
Miner2Major: community works together to celebrate and protect Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest’s natural heritage and cultural significance has been safeguarded through Miner2Major, a five-year Landscape Partnership Scheme led by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Projects
Our Common Cause: Upland Commons
A 25-partner project awarded £2.3million to secure the future of upland commons across four treasured landscapes for people and nature.
Projects
Ynys Cybi: Ynys i’w Thrysori - Our Island Gem
This project is addressing priorities identified by the local community to ensure the land and coast is enjoyed responsibly, and secured for future generations.