Most of the work we do is affected by wider global issues, which is why our interests extend far beyond just bricks and mortar.

Natural Childhood

Our research has shown that an enjoyment of nature and wildlife is an alien concept to many children, so we've committed to try and inspire a generation of children to get outside and discover just how much fun can be had with the natural world.

In this video, TV producer, Stephen Moss, explains why he believes children need outdoor play.

Connecting kids and nature

  • Kids' council

    When it comes to outside fun, we've recruited a team of young experts to help us get it right.

  • 50 things

    Discover more about our challenge to children to tick of 50 must-do outdoor activities.

  • Family days out

    We're a great day out for families - with events, ideas and activities to inspire a love of natur...

Recent issues

  • Land use & planning

    As a charity rooted in the belief that places matter to people, we see land-use planning as a key tool in the creation of great places for people to live, work and play.

  • Transport

    We have been challenging sections of the proposed route of the government's High Speed Rail 2 project, where it will impact on some of our important scientific and historic places.

  • Ash dieback

    We manage 25,000 hectares of woodland and 135 landscape sites and deep parks which include thousands of veteran ash trees and several hundred ancient ash trees over 300 years old, so the news about ash dieback is of obvious concern to us.

    Learn more about the steps we're taking and what you can do to help.

  • Energy & climate change

    We're committed to reducing our environmental footprint, and have an ongoing programme of work to make our places more sustainable - from renewable energy to green toilets.