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Wicken Lode and Monks Lode junction at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire | © National Trust Images/Mike Selby

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.

Cerne Abbas Nature Appeal 

We've looked after the Cerne Abbas Giant and the small plot of land he calls home since 1920. Now, we're committed to buying and caring for the land surrounding the Giant. With your support, we can transform it into a super site for nature. Please donate to the appeal so together, we can help restore the land, habitats and species that live there.

The Cerne Abbas chalk giant after being re-chalked September 2019

How you can help nature on your doorstep 

The small actions we take for nature can help make big changes and there are lots of ways to make a difference. Find out how you can play your part with ideas to help wildlife at home and in the community.

Visitors catching and identifying meadow insects at a BioBlitz biodiversity survey

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.

Community blossom planting at Spark Green Park in Birmingham, West Midlands

Adopt a Plot 

Nature is depleting faster in the UK than almost anywhere else in the world. Donating to Adopt a Plot is a small way you can take a big step towards restoring nature across landscapes.

Rangers with tools in their hands walking to a restoration site in the mountains

Everyone needs nature 

Everyone needs nature and the calm it brings. Be still in a fast-paced world when you connect with the places that will always be there to welcome you back.

Puffins land on a cliff at Lundy Island, Devon

'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.

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.

How you can help tackle climate change 

The climate crisis can be overwhelming, but small actions can help make big changes. Find out how you can play your part with ideas from planting trees to going peat-free.

Bug hotel at Lydford Gorge, Devon

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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
Painting conservation at Petworth in West Sussex

Donate to make a difference

Your support is essential to help us look after nature, beauty and history. Make a donation today, and together we can protect precious places for everyone, forever.