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.
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100 years of women scaling new heights with the Pinnacle Club
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Blogs
Time for a change: outdoor learning for every child
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£2.3million for Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme
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Applications open for second round of Green Recovery Challenge Fund
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National Lottery funding exceeds £1billion to tackle COVID-19 impact
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Nature restores hope for children disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
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£13.5million to kickstart 22 heritage projects
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Stories
Case study: Queering Spires - a history of LGBTIQA+ spaces in Oxford
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Publications
Landscapes, seas and nature good practice guidance
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£1.9m to help Highlands heritage
Projects
Skell Valley Project - revealing, restoring and celebrating the river and its heritage
Skell Valley in North Yorkshire is frequently impacted by flooding due to the effects of climate change.
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