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The tallest waterfall in southern Wales at Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk, Powys
The tallest waterfall in southern Wales at Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk, Powys | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Nature and climate

Climate change is the biggest threat to nature and the historic environment. Find out how we're helping wildlife to thrive and working towards sustainability in a changing climate.

Nature conservation

From ancient trees to bees and butterflies, our places are full of life. We're working hard to safeguard nature for years to come.

Community blossom planting at Spark Green Park in Birmingham, West Midlands
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Addressing unequal access to nature, beauty and history in urban places 

Find out how we're addressing unequal access to nature, beauty and history and supporting urban areas in managing their heritage and green spaces.

Matt Baker, National Trust Eryri General Manager and applicants for Our Dream Farm Series 2 pictured in a group
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Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker 

We've been searching for a tenant farmer to manage Llyndy Isaf, a 600-acre farm in Eryri (Snowdonia). Tune into Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker on Channel 4. The series features seven shortlisted applicants applying for a tenancy on the estate.

Puffins land on a cliff at Lundy Island, Devon
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Weather and Wildlife Review 2024 

Climate change presents serious challenges for nature across the UK. Find out how wildlife fared through the seasons in 2024, and what we're doing to address climate and nature crises.

Horse riders on Godlingston Heath in Dorset, part of the Purbeck Heaths  'super' nature reserve
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UK's first 'super' nature reserve at Purbeck Heaths 

Find out how the National Trust has joined forces with seven other like-minded conservation organisations to form the UK's first 'super' nature reserve at Purbeck Heaths in Dorset.

A view of Watendlath Beck Borrowdale, Lake District
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Freshwater Community Grant Fund 

Community groups are being encouraged to apply for a grant to fund initiatives to improve freshwater habitats at five locations in England.

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'Sandscapes' Heathland restoration in the Midlands 

Sandscapes is a nature recovery project which aims to restore and reconnect areas of sandy habitats across the three counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

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How we’re bringing blossom back 

Hedgerows and orchards provide food for insects, homes for wildlife and a spectacle of spring blossom for humans. However, they are disappearing from UK landscapes. Find out more about what we're doing to bring blossoming trees and hedgerows back.

Climate change and sustainability

Discover how we’re part of the global fight against climate change, the challenges we face with shifting weather patterns and what we’re doing to care for our historic houses and landscapes.

Bug hotel at Lydford Gorge, Devon
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How you can help tackle climate change 

The small actions we take can help make big changes. There are lots of ways to make a difference, find out how you can play your part with ideas from planting trees to going peat-free.

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Our ambition to establish 20 million trees to tackle climate change 

Find out how we're planting and establish 20 million trees that will absorb carbon and help tackle climate change.

Rangers inspecting the landscape at Kinder Scout, Derbyshire
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Preserving our peatland 

Discover the vital ways peat supports the environment, from carbon store to archaeological record, and see some of our key projects protecting and restoring the peatland in our care.

Konik ponies grazing at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
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Helping Wicken Fen's wetlands adapt 

Conservation work at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire is helping vital wetland habitats adapt to climate change. Increasing water flow around the fens will support wildlife during winter and help peat soils store more carbon. Find out about this and other conservation projects.

Clear evidence how the erosion of the cliffs due to climate change threatens the archeological site of the hillfort at Dinas Dinlle, Gwynedd
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How we're tackling climate change 

Climate change is the single biggest threat to the places we care for. Take a look at our environmental pledges as we adapt, reduce carbon emissions and address the damage already done.

National Trust volunteers and staff cleaning Bossington Beach, on the Holnicote Estate, Exmoor National Park, Somerset.
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Protecting coasts and rivers 

From tips on saving water to combatting plastic pollution, learn more about our work to protect precious coasts and rivers for wildlife and people, and what you can do to help.

Aerial view of a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees being planted as part of a Trees for Climate programme in partnership with England's Community Forests at Lunt, Liverpool
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How we're adapting to climate change 

Climate change is the biggest threat to the coastline, countryside and historic buildings we care for. Our new report reveals how we’re tackling its causes and effects and identifying future hazards.

A view of Johnny Wood at Rosthwaite in Borrowdale and Derwent Water, Cumbria

Donate to make a difference

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