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.
News
Joining forces with the National Trust to improve parks
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News
Celebs out in force as four HLF projects scoop prestigious award
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Blogs
How do we involve young people in nature?
Programme
15-Minute Heritage Grants (Round 2)
News
Good news for Love Parks Week
News
National Lottery cash revives run-down UK parks
News
Bees, blossom and biodiversity: supporting wildlife in your garden
Stories
3 stories from Wales to mark National Gardening Week
News
Wales great places receive National Lottery boost
News
£5.5million win for Welsh landscapes
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Publications
What have we done for nature?
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Blogs