Landscapes, parks and nature
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Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1billion 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.
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
Find out more
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.
Habitats and species
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We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.
Landscapes
We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.
Public parks and urban green spaces
Public parks are facing a severe reduction in funding from local authorities. This is how we can help your parks and urban green spaces.
Gardens and cemeteries
The UK is world renowned for its wealth of historic designed parks, gardens and cemeteries. Here's how our funding can help look after them.
Projects
Saughton Park restoration project
The historic park in the south west of Edinburgh provides vital support for the community's wellbeing.
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News
The value of green space for mental health
Projects
Pearson Park - The People's Park
Pearson Park, managed by Hull City Council, is a vital green space for the whole community.
News
Connecting communities: from the frontline to the front room
Projects
Outreach with a Porpoise: raising awareness of Pembrokeshire's porpoises
Outreach with a Porpoise has received a £24,600 grant to raise awareness of harbour porpoises and marine life in south Pembrokeshire.
Blogs
Green Future: finding out what nature means to Coventry
Projects
All The Moor Butterflies: preserving rare species and improving wellbeing
This project helped to safeguard some of South West England’s rarest butterfly and moth species. The conservation work engaged a wider range of people through working with partners.
News
Join us in sharing your #PlanetaryPromise this week
Projects
Cody Dock's Green Recovery Challenge
Gasworks Dock Partnership is regenerating Cody Dock in the lower Lea River to transform it in a vital wildlife corridor in Newham, East London.
News
Boosting biodiversity at Welsh railway stations
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News
Contribute your perspective to our new research and development project
Projects
Re-rooting our past in the future: Castlewellan Historic Demesne
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council have been awarded a £2.69million National Lottery grant to protect and rejuvenate Castlewellan Forest Park in County Down, Northern Ireland.