Landscapes, parks and nature

Since 1994 we have awarded £2billion to 4,700 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 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 more about our environmental sustainability requirements.
Read our environmental sustainability guidance.
Find out more
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment.
Habitats and species
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.
Projects
Reconnecting Boston Manor Park to its house, history and the community
A four-year project has restored and reinterpreted Boston Manor Park, delivering significant improvements to the landscape, biodiversity and communities – who can now enjoy the open public space.
Projects
UNESCO launch a new illustrated map of the UK’s top heritage sites
Designed by Birmingham-based creative cartographer Tom Woolley, the map shows all 58 sites, cities and natural landscapes, helping to bring to life the huge variety of heritage on people’s doorsteps.
Projects
Saving rare Celtic Rainforest in the Elan Valley
People in Radnorshire will have better access to an area of temperate rainforest – an extremely rare habitat which will be better protected and managed.
Projects
Developing Parc y Moch into an outdoor and wellbeing activity centre
A woodland near Bethesda in the Ogwen Valley is being transformed into an outdoor space for everyone.

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New Species Survival Fund will create and restore natural habitats
Programme
Species Survival Fund

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.
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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A boost for endangered red squirrels and pine martens in North Wales

Stories
The plight of the bumblebees and how we can save them

News