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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Stories
All creatures great and small: helping church communities care for their bats
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News
£800,000 funding awarded to support Newham’s heritage
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Projects
Restoring Forest Lane Park for people and nature
Newham Council has received initial support for a proposed £1million project to transform Forest Lane Park, a green space in the heart of Newham.
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Projects
Sheffield General Cemetery restored with £3.7million investment
A four-year project has safeguarded Sheffield General Cemetery as a heritage-rich, biodiverse public park.
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Projects
Rendlesham Revealed: unearthing Anglo-Saxon life in Suffolk
A community archaeology project has made new discoveries in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
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Blogs
How Walsall’s heritage is thriving
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Projects
#FIRNS Edinburgh Garden City Programme – Water of Leith Catchment
Edinburgh City Council are committed to working with potential investors to boost nature in urban settings.
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News
Applications open for £9.8million in new funding for restoring nature in Wales
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Projects
Transport for Wales Green Routes
Transport for Wales (TfW) boosted biodiversity and encouraged wildlife at 25 railway stations and five community sites.
Projects
Creating local green spaces in Pembrey and Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Dilapidated playgrounds and open urban land was transformed into community spaces to create local places for nature and people.
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Programme
Local Places for Nature Capital Fund
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Projects
Breaking barriers to getting involving in greening Riverside, Cardiff
South Riverside Community Development Centre (SRCDC) involved local people in nurturing nature and protecting wildlife, building leadership skills and creating a local plan for nature.