Landscapes, parks and nature
Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.2billion of National Lottery and other funding to 5,100 land, nature and biodiversity projects across the UK.
Protecting the environment is one of our four Heritage 2033 investment principles. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
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
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open, providing grants from £10,000 up to £10million.
Find out more
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.
We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.
We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.
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Projects
Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership
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.
Projects
Inner Forth Landscape Initiative
This landscape-scale project is conserving and interpreting the valued habitats and active industrial heritage of the Inner Forth area.
Projects
Avalon Marshes Landscape Partnership Scheme
The Avalon Marshes in the Brue valley are made up of flat, open landscapes, rivers, fens, nature reserves and prominent hills.
Projects
Forgotten Landscapes Partnership
Strong community involvement was at the heart of an ambitious Landscape Partnership scheme to conserve and create better access to the former industrial landscape of the Blaenavon World Heritage.
Projects
Trent Vale Landscape Partnership
The project aimed to deliver a Landscape Partnership scheme for the Trent Vale area of the Trent Valley.
Projects
Bassenthwaite Reflections
Bassenthwaite Reflections was a community-focused Landscape Partnership Scheme, focusing on preserving the Bassenthwaite catchment area in the Lake District.
Projects
Discovering the importance of hedgerows in Omagh
The Omagh Hedgerow Heritage Initiative engaged community groups in training, learning and activity to raise awareness on the importance of rich hedgerows.
Projects
Dig for Victory - A Growing Legacy
Inspired by the Dig for Victory Campaign of 1917, adult learners from Scotland’s Rural College designed and built a First World War allotment.
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Green Giants
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) joined forces with independent school Building Young People's Potential (BYPP) to help 103 young people in alternative education learn accredited skills and become ‘Green Giants.’
Projects
Tollcross Park, Glasgow
The project focused on restoring the landscape of Tollcross Park in Glasgow.
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Chevin Through Time
Chevin Forest Park’s fascinating stories are being told through heritage trails, spotters’ guides, podcasts and their interactive website.
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Bradford Lost Ancient Woodland
A team of volunteers received training to survey, document and conserve small ancient woodlands for the benefit of local communities.