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
Tollcross Park, Glasgow
The project focused on restoring the landscape of Tollcross Park in Glasgow.
Projects
Chevin Through Time
Chevin Forest Park’s fascinating stories are being told through heritage trails, spotters’ guides, podcasts and their interactive website.
Projects
Bradford Lost Ancient Woodland
A team of volunteers received training to survey, document and conserve small ancient woodlands for the benefit of local communities.
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Projects
Building wildlife career opportunities in south west England
This partnership training scheme provided opportunities for people to take on work-based placements across the South West Wildlife Trusts.
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Projects
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Extension
The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre on the Jurassic Coast has been extended, allowing more people to interact with the heritage of this World Heritage Site.
Projects
Batscapes - for People and Bats
A team of 50 volunteer bat wardens worked to increase the population of horseshoe bats in South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset through monitoring, habitat management and education.
Projects
Tomorrow's Heritage
Chiltern Open Air Museum received a Skills for the Future grant from us to offer training for people to build careers in heritage.
Projects
Welney Wildfowl & Wetlands Reserve visitor facilities
The wildfowl reserve at Welney was set up in 1969, and is one of two sites managed by Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) that is purely devoted to wild birds.
Projects
Welford Road Cemetry Restoration Project
The graves at Welford Road Cemetery, the third oldest cemetery in the country, have been conserved and better interpreted for new visitors.
Projects
Rhythms of the Tide - Area Partnership Scheme
Rhythms of the Tide was a project which aimed to enhanced Chichester Harbour, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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Projects
The Tweed Rivers Heritage project
Forming the boundary between Scotland and England, the River Tweed provides a common thread to the natural, built and cultural heritage of the Borders as it meanders across 97 miles of scenic countryside.
Projects
An Independent Guide to Exploring the South Downs National Park
This volunteer-focused project produced a guide to encourage diverse ethnic communities from urban centres to visit the South Downs.