Landscapes, parks and nature
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
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
Burnby Hall Gardens Golden Jubilee restoration project
An extensive restoration of the lakes and rock gardens ensured that their nationally recognised collection of hardy water lilies is protected, and improved spaces have facilitated more inclusive learning for visitors.
Projects
Accessible wildlife hide helps everyone encounter nature
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) championed Washington’s natural landscape through the creation of an accessible, environmentally conscious nature hide.
Projects
East Cleveland Batscape
Three of the eight species of bats present and breeding in East Cleveland are rare and of national conservation importance.
Projects
Tomintoul & Glenlivet Hidden Histories Landscape Partnership
Scotland’s spectacular landscapes, threatened species and endangered habitats are a key priority for investment over the next five years.
Projects
iWild North Wales
The iWild project introduced and connected people in North Wales to the wildlife living on their doorsteps.
Projects
Scotland's National Parks: The Mountains and The People
Scotland’s National Parks come together to protect the precious natural heritage of their iconic landscapes.
Projects
Walthamstow Wetlands
Walthamstow Wetlands has been redefined as London’s largest urban wetland nature reserve.
Projects
Volunteers monitor and research the South Pennine Moors and Dark Peak
This citizen science project involved local people collecting vital information on upland peat landscapes while learning habitat monitoring skills.
Projects
Duthie Park, Aberdeen: Historic Landscape Restoration
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.
Projects
Pontypool Park
Torfaen County Borough Council received funding to conserve and restore Pontypool Park.
Projects
Restoring Heaton Park, Manchester
Phase two of the project focused on restoring the historic centre of Heaton Park, putting back the original character by reinstating the original landscape design and planting schemes.
Projects
Gosport Town Centre Historic Parks
Restoring and enhancing three linked town centre parks in Gosport: Falklands Gardens, Bastion No.1 and Walpole Park.