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Landscapes, parks and nature

Landscapes, parks and nature

People landscaping in a Japanese garden in Scotland, with a mountain in the background.
Landscaping in the Japanese Garden at Cowden, Scotland Credit: Devlin Photo Ltd
Looking after nature and helping people to understand its importance has never been more vital.

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 and apply

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Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.

Mae merch yn dal wystrys brodorol gan y loch

 

We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.

What we fund
Romney Marsh

We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.

What we fund
Green roof of cafe

Public parks are facing a severe reduction in funding from local authorities. This is how we can help your parks and urban green spaces.

What we fund

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.

What we fund
Three people standing in a field of wild flowers, one is bending down touching the flowers
Drew Bennellick, our Head of Land, Sea and Nature, and Harriet Bennett, Land Management Officer for the Chilterns Landscape Partnership project, with Andrew Stubbings, of Manor Farm, an example of a connected landscape.

News

£150million funding to enhance and protect the UK’s world-class landscapes

Our strategic initiative, Landscape Connections, will support long-term projects to boost nature recovery and connect more people to our most treasured landscapes.
People walking in a park
Parks for Health project Camden and Islington.

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Future Parks Accelerator

An initiative set up to secure the future of the UK’s urban parks and green spaces.
Sun setting at the iconic Bowerman's Nose in Dartmoor
Bowerman's Nose, Dartmoor.

Projects

Our Common Cause: Upland Commons

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

People building dry stone walls on a hillside on a sunny day
Building dry stone walls on Ynys Cybi. Credit: Ynys Cybi Landscape Partnership.

Projects

Ynys Cybi: Ynys i’w Thrysori - Our Island Gem

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

Tomintoul and Glenlivet landscape with a river, woodland and mountain backdrop
The Tomintoul and Glenlivet landscape.

Projects

Tomintoul and Glenlivet Landscape Partnership

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

Dr Ruth Starr-Keddle carrying out a meadow survey in Upper Swaledale
Dr Ruth Starr-Keddle carrying out a meadow survey in Upper Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Projects

Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected

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.

Wildflowers by the sand dunes on the north coast of Northern Ireland
The Umbra is a wildlife-rich nature reserve in the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Projects

Binevenagh and Coastal Lowlands Landscape Partnership

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.

Rugged landscape at sunset including mountains and jagged rocks in the Scottish uplands
On Sgorr Tuath in Assynt in the far north west of Scotland.

Projects

Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape Partnership

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.

Five young people standing in a row wearing matching T-shirts that say 'I am a force of nature'

Publications

Inclusive recruitment guide

Ten tips for designing and implementing recruitment practices to attract new and diverse talent to your organisation.
A large group of people wearing outdoor clothing pose for a group photo in the countryside
Charnwood Forest hosted an international conference on conserving geological heritage in 2023.

Projects

Charnwood Forest Landscape Partnership Scheme

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

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.