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, 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
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.
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.
News
We've awarded £15.6million to help people get out into nature
News
Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards
Stories
RHS Garden Wisley elevates accessibility and participation through collaborative initiatives
Projects
Sense’s project blossoms in National Trust gardens
‘Internal Gardens’ used wearable technology to help people with complex disabilities create tactile connections with natural heritage.
News
Visit our Habitats of Hope exhibition at the Horniman Museum
News
Two awards for a programme putting nature at the heart of thriving urban places
Stories
Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations
Projects
Seawilding – restoring native oysters and seagrass in Loch Craignish
The UK’s first community-led native oyster and seagrass restoration project is aiming to restore lost biodiversity to the Scottish coastline.
Stories
All creatures great and small: helping church communities care for their bats
News
£800,000 funding awarded to support Newham’s heritage
Projects
Restoring Forest Lane Park for people and nature
Newham Council has received initial support for a proposed £1million project to transform Forest Lane Park, a green space in the heart of Newham.
Projects
Sheffield General Cemetery restored with £3.7million investment
A four-year project has safeguarded Sheffield General Cemetery as a heritage-rich, biodiverse public park.