Landscapes, parks and nature

One of the largest woodlands in the UK – containing native woodland of high biodiversity, recreational and scenic value – is being created in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

Protection of the marine environment received a huge boost along the South East England coastline.

Through a programme of community engagement and learning activities, the RSPB inspired people to help conserve hen harriers across their remaining breeding strongholds in northern England.

Disadvantaged 16-25 year olds took part in a successful training programme in dry stone walling across the North East.

There is a hidden world tucked under the mighty peak of Ingleborough that gives clues to the people who have lived and cared for it for thousands of years.

This landscape-scale project is conserving and interpreting the valued habitats and active industrial heritage of the Inner Forth area.

The restoration of Brompton Cemetery has preserved historic buildings and monuments and helped revive a community area where people can learn about their local heritage.

The Raphael Park project involved the restoration and improvement of the park's historic structures and landscape and removal of features that detracted from the park's character.

Chiltern Open Air Museum received a Skills for the Future grant from us to offer training for people to build careers in heritage.

The Friends of Barclay Park were awarded funds to carry out extensive restoration work to the park and lake with support from the local community.

Highgate Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an ancient lowland heath in South Staffordshire. It is home to over 5,000 species of insects and 140 species of wasps and solitary bees.

Volunteers have revitalised and restored Scarborough's cemetery for local communities to discover the stories of those buried there.