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.
Programme
Species Survival Fund
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Stories
Case study: The Food Museum – Hedgerow
Projects
Natur am Byth – Saving Wales’ Threatened Species
The Natur am Byth partnership is bringing together 10 leading conservation organisations to protect and save 67 of Wales’ most vulnerable species.
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Projects
Scarborough’s 200-year-old gardens returned to their former glory
The South Cliff Gardens project re-established the Grade II registered gardens, reconnecting coastal communities to their rich heritage.
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News
A boost for endangered red squirrels and pine martens in North Wales
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Stories
The plight of the bumblebees and how we can save them
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News
£11million awarded to protected sites and endangered species in Wales
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News
New funding available to create tiny forests in Wales
Programme
Coetiroedd Bach: Tiny Forests in Wales (round 3)
News
More than £24million awarded to heritage projects across the UK
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Projects
Making Brent wilder – brought to life by primary school children
Two primary schools in Brent have come together to learn about biodiversity, nature and habitats as part of a project to grow new wildflower meadows.
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News