Find new ways to help tackle climate change

Sunlight through trees and walkers at Trelissick, Cornwall

We’re tackling the causes of climate change by reducing our own emissions, caring for the land that captures and stores carbon and planting millions of trees. There are lots of things you can do too, whether that’s planting or sponsoring a tree, swapping to green cleaning products, or starting a compost heap.

Climate change can be overwhelming. But imagine if everyone took one small step each to tackle it. Added up, these small actions can make a huge difference. Your positive actions could inspire others, whether you plant your own fruit and veg, or try to reduce your single-use plastic waste

  Make your promise for nature

Small steps for big change

Our exclusive cleaning range is produced in small batches in Somerset by family-run business Greenscents
A wooden slatted compost bin with compost sign
The Biomass boiler at Gibson Mill, Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire

Green cleaning

Do you want to eco clean your home? Natural cleaning products and old-fashioned methods, like those on our online shop, are becoming more popular. A GuppyBag in your washing machine can also trap micro-plastics.

Get composting

Educate yourself on what can be composted. You'll be surprised at just how much can, including food scraps, newspaper, tissues, stale toast, eggshells, coffee and tea granules.

Heating your own home

You can use a small biomass boiler or stove to heat your home. Most boilers burn wood chip and food compost. Even if you can't burn your own compost it’s worth contacting your local garden centre in case they want to use it.

What's happening at the places we care for

A beaver swimming in the river at Holnicote

Beavering away: nature's heroes 

We've released a pair of beavers at the Holnicote Estate in Somerset to improve flood management and support wildlife. The beavers will help make areas of the river more resilient to climate change and the extremes of weather it will bring.

A lone puffin on a rock in the Farne Islands, Northumberland

How we're tackling climate change 

Climate change is the single biggest threat to the places we care for. Find out how we're adapting to unpredictable weather patterns, reducing carbon emissions and restoring the damage that has already been done.

View of Long Mynd from Haddon Hill at Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire

Heather threatened by climate change 

The blazing carpet of purple heather that transforms the hills and moorland during late summer is one of nature's most vibrant spectacles. But this celebrated sight is under threat from climate change, which has turned acres of heather a muddy brown colour.

Ancient woodland at Sutton Hoo

Awe-inspiring woodlands 

Whether you're climbing around an old oak tree or watching the leaves change with the seasons, we love trees for many reasons. We need your help to plant new trees.

Geese coming in to roost on Blakeney Freshes

Capturing carbon 

Almost three quarters of the most important land in our care is vulnerable to climate change. Not only do these landscapes support wildlife they also store and capture carbon emissions. Find out what we're doing to protect them.

Gull chicks, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Why stop there? 

With a whole year packed full of ideas and inspiration to help you on your way, you don't have to stick to just one promise.

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