Landscapes, parks and nature

Sherwood Forest’s natural heritage and cultural significance has been safeguarded through Miner2Major, a five-year Landscape Partnership Scheme led by Nottinghamshire County Council.

A 25-partner project awarded £2.3million to secure the future of upland commons across four treasured landscapes for people and nature.

This project is addressing priorities identified by the local community to ensure the land and coast is enjoyed responsibly, and secured for future generations.

Restoring Scotland’s stunning landscapes, threatened species and endangered habitats was central to this project in the Cairngorms National Park.

A £5.7million Heritage Fund delivery grant is helping to reverse the decline of some of the UK’s most important natural landscapes in the north of England.

A five-year £3.4million project aiming to celebrate and connect local people with their unique landscape and heritage to build sustainable and resilient communities.

The project, part of an ambitious 40-year vision, restored parts of the rugged landscape in the far north-west of Scotland, including pathways, blanket bog and heath moor.

Seventeen partners are collaborating to enhance access, management and engagement with Charnwood Forest’s 600-million-year-old story.

Over the next four years, the Martens on the Move project will work with local communities to improve the habitat for pine martens.

A National Lottery windfall for Saintfield Community Association will provide much needed free-to-access green space in the historic County Down village.