National Landscapes Association
@natlandassoc.bsky.social
National charity which works to make sure the UK’s most outstanding landscapes are beautiful, thriving places that everyone can feel part of. We support the UK’s network of National Landscapes to help them to be as effective as possible.
Pic: Tobi O'Neill
Pic: Tobi O'Neill
🌊 840 projects reducing flood risk
🌳 204,000 trees planted
🧒 3400+ educational visits
👨🌾 Over 7000 farmers engaged
New report details multiple benefits delivered through the Farming in Protected Landcapes programe, facilitated by National Landscape and National Park teams. tinyurl.com/5d77z5rp
🌳 204,000 trees planted
🧒 3400+ educational visits
👨🌾 Over 7000 farmers engaged
New report details multiple benefits delivered through the Farming in Protected Landcapes programe, facilitated by National Landscape and National Park teams. tinyurl.com/5d77z5rp
January 31, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🌊 840 projects reducing flood risk
🌳 204,000 trees planted
🧒 3400+ educational visits
👨🌾 Over 7000 farmers engaged
New report details multiple benefits delivered through the Farming in Protected Landcapes programe, facilitated by National Landscape and National Park teams. tinyurl.com/5d77z5rp
🌳 204,000 trees planted
🧒 3400+ educational visits
👨🌾 Over 7000 farmers engaged
New report details multiple benefits delivered through the Farming in Protected Landcapes programe, facilitated by National Landscape and National Park teams. tinyurl.com/5d77z5rp
The Office for Environmental Protection released its annual health check looking at progress towards the ten goals in the Environmental Improvement Plan.
📉 The verdict: not good.
Bruce from our team attended the report launch - his summary and some reasons to be optimistic:
tinyurl.com/4mj7taad
📉 The verdict: not good.
Bruce from our team attended the report launch - his summary and some reasons to be optimistic:
tinyurl.com/4mj7taad
National Landscapes - Annual health check for meeting our environmental commitments released. Verdict: not good
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January 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Office for Environmental Protection released its annual health check looking at progress towards the ten goals in the Environmental Improvement Plan.
📉 The verdict: not good.
Bruce from our team attended the report launch - his summary and some reasons to be optimistic:
tinyurl.com/4mj7taad
📉 The verdict: not good.
Bruce from our team attended the report launch - his summary and some reasons to be optimistic:
tinyurl.com/4mj7taad
Lee Nelson created 9 new poems 'Sharpenhoe Begins' for his Chilterns Nature Calling commission. The works are evocative and rich with references. Lee visited with community members from Luton and was inspired by their experiences. Read them and feel the wanderlust!
tinyurl.com/58h8d6er
tinyurl.com/58h8d6er
January 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Lee Nelson created 9 new poems 'Sharpenhoe Begins' for his Chilterns Nature Calling commission. The works are evocative and rich with references. Lee visited with community members from Luton and was inspired by their experiences. Read them and feel the wanderlust!
tinyurl.com/58h8d6er
tinyurl.com/58h8d6er
He's right, you should!
I love following the progress (and then visiting when possible) these amazing projects. I recommend that you at least take a look below 👇 and you may get as hooked as I am too!
🎵📣 Stay tuned for exciting news next week
Our Arts Council England and Defra funded arts project is well and truly underway!
Check out the amazing writers and artists we're working with on the Nature Calling website. www.naturecalling.org.uk
#outdoorarts #natureconnectedness #poetry #rap #music
Our Arts Council England and Defra funded arts project is well and truly underway!
Check out the amazing writers and artists we're working with on the Nature Calling website. www.naturecalling.org.uk
#outdoorarts #natureconnectedness #poetry #rap #music
January 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
He's right, you should!
Kerenza McClarnan, arts development and programme manager, spoke to a packed house at the Northern Nature Culture and Place Forum organised by Ecosystems Knowledge Network in Leeds today.
She was invited to provide the provocation for the #NNCP25 event and asked 'Who are you inviting?'
She was invited to provide the provocation for the #NNCP25 event and asked 'Who are you inviting?'
January 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Kerenza McClarnan, arts development and programme manager, spoke to a packed house at the Northern Nature Culture and Place Forum organised by Ecosystems Knowledge Network in Leeds today.
She was invited to provide the provocation for the #NNCP25 event and asked 'Who are you inviting?'
She was invited to provide the provocation for the #NNCP25 event and asked 'Who are you inviting?'
Louisa Adjoa Parker is the Dorset Nature Calling writer. She 'set out ... to listen to the land, ... pressing my ear to the earth.'
'This patch of land' is poetry and prose: folklore, history, heritage, geology, and nature; rich, tightly woven and fascinating: tinyurl.com/yre6p3ay
'This patch of land' is poetry and prose: folklore, history, heritage, geology, and nature; rich, tightly woven and fascinating: tinyurl.com/yre6p3ay
January 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Louisa Adjoa Parker is the Dorset Nature Calling writer. She 'set out ... to listen to the land, ... pressing my ear to the earth.'
'This patch of land' is poetry and prose: folklore, history, heritage, geology, and nature; rich, tightly woven and fascinating: tinyurl.com/yre6p3ay
'This patch of land' is poetry and prose: folklore, history, heritage, geology, and nature; rich, tightly woven and fascinating: tinyurl.com/yre6p3ay
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We're calling on UK Government to ensure that fines on water companies are used to clean up the pollution they cause & restore our waterways💧
Polluters must be made to pay for environmental damage🪙
This must be locked into the Water (Special Measures) Bill👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Polluters must be made to pay for environmental damage🪙
This must be locked into the Water (Special Measures) Bill👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
January 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We're calling on UK Government to ensure that fines on water companies are used to clean up the pollution they cause & restore our waterways💧
Polluters must be made to pay for environmental damage🪙
This must be locked into the Water (Special Measures) Bill👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Polluters must be made to pay for environmental damage🪙
This must be locked into the Water (Special Measures) Bill👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Manchester based rapper OneDa created 'Connections' for her Nature Calling commission, working with Forest of Bowland National Landscape. She spent time in Bowland and ran Hip Hop workshops with young people in nearby Burnley. Visit the Nature Calling website to listen: tinyurl.com/4x54bzmh
January 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Manchester based rapper OneDa created 'Connections' for her Nature Calling commission, working with Forest of Bowland National Landscape. She spent time in Bowland and ran Hip Hop workshops with young people in nearby Burnley. Visit the Nature Calling website to listen: tinyurl.com/4x54bzmh
Dordi me, but this, & these poems are wonderful …
📣 London based poet Ayesha Chouglay is the Nature Calling commissioned writer for Lincolnshire Wolds. Ayesha spent time exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds, and ran several workshops with local residents. She created 4 new poems inspired by a family connection to the area: tinyurl.com/4ttfxar8
January 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Dordi me, but this, & these poems are wonderful …
📣 London based poet Ayesha Chouglay is the Nature Calling commissioned writer for Lincolnshire Wolds. Ayesha spent time exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds, and ran several workshops with local residents. She created 4 new poems inspired by a family connection to the area: tinyurl.com/4ttfxar8
January 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Dordi me, but this, & these poems are wonderful …
📣 London based poet Ayesha Chouglay is the Nature Calling commissioned writer for Lincolnshire Wolds. Ayesha spent time exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds, and ran several workshops with local residents. She created 4 new poems inspired by a family connection to the area: tinyurl.com/4ttfxar8
January 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📣 London based poet Ayesha Chouglay is the Nature Calling commissioned writer for Lincolnshire Wolds. Ayesha spent time exploring the Lincolnshire Wolds, and ran several workshops with local residents. She created 4 new poems inspired by a family connection to the area: tinyurl.com/4ttfxar8
We're thrilled to share the work of five commissioned writers on our Nature Calling project: two award winning rappers and three acclaimed poets. They each spent time in a National Landscape and with residents and visitors to create their inspiring pieces. Find out more:
tinyurl.com/4e8j579b
tinyurl.com/4e8j579b
January 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We're thrilled to share the work of five commissioned writers on our Nature Calling project: two award winning rappers and three acclaimed poets. They each spent time in a National Landscape and with residents and visitors to create their inspiring pieces. Find out more:
tinyurl.com/4e8j579b
tinyurl.com/4e8j579b
🎵📣 Stay tuned for exciting news next week
Our Arts Council England and Defra funded arts project is well and truly underway!
Check out the amazing writers and artists we're working with on the Nature Calling website. www.naturecalling.org.uk
#outdoorarts #natureconnectedness #poetry #rap #music
Our Arts Council England and Defra funded arts project is well and truly underway!
Check out the amazing writers and artists we're working with on the Nature Calling website. www.naturecalling.org.uk
#outdoorarts #natureconnectedness #poetry #rap #music
January 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🎵📣 Stay tuned for exciting news next week
Our Arts Council England and Defra funded arts project is well and truly underway!
Check out the amazing writers and artists we're working with on the Nature Calling website. www.naturecalling.org.uk
#outdoorarts #natureconnectedness #poetry #rap #music
Our Arts Council England and Defra funded arts project is well and truly underway!
Check out the amazing writers and artists we're working with on the Nature Calling website. www.naturecalling.org.uk
#outdoorarts #natureconnectedness #poetry #rap #music
Heading out for a walk?
National Landscapes have walks on their websites so you can easily find a route.
Find your new favourite here:
national-landscapes.org.uk/national-lan...
Or the slow ways website has many new routes joining towns and cities.
beta.slowways.org
National Landscapes have walks on their websites so you can easily find a route.
Find your new favourite here:
national-landscapes.org.uk/national-lan...
Or the slow ways website has many new routes joining towns and cities.
beta.slowways.org
December 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Heading out for a walk?
National Landscapes have walks on their websites so you can easily find a route.
Find your new favourite here:
national-landscapes.org.uk/national-lan...
Or the slow ways website has many new routes joining towns and cities.
beta.slowways.org
National Landscapes have walks on their websites so you can easily find a route.
Find your new favourite here:
national-landscapes.org.uk/national-lan...
Or the slow ways website has many new routes joining towns and cities.
beta.slowways.org
Young people from Croydon visited Surrey Hills National Landscape for a residential as part of the Defra funded Generation Green project.
Find out more and watch the video: ow.ly/jRXP50UrURk
#generationgreen
Find out more and watch the video: ow.ly/jRXP50UrURk
#generationgreen
December 19, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Young people from Croydon visited Surrey Hills National Landscape for a residential as part of the Defra funded Generation Green project.
Find out more and watch the video: ow.ly/jRXP50UrURk
#generationgreen
Find out more and watch the video: ow.ly/jRXP50UrURk
#generationgreen
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A Nature Restoration Fund to help developers meet their legal responsibilities for nature *could* be positive if it's done well, but it mustn't become a free pass for unsustainable building.
A 🧵of some risks and opportunities.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
A 🧵of some risks and opportunities.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Labour tells developers: Pay for pollution and you can build faster
A nature and conservation fund will be set up to stop wildlife concerns from blocking new homes
www.thetimes.com
December 15, 2024 at 8:24 AM
A Nature Restoration Fund to help developers meet their legal responsibilities for nature *could* be positive if it's done well, but it mustn't become a free pass for unsustainable building.
A 🧵of some risks and opportunities.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
A 🧵of some risks and opportunities.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
On the 75th anniversary of the legislation that led to the creation of National Landscapes, we're looking to the future. We crunch the numbers on the outsize role National Landscapes could play in delivering 30by30 if adequately resourced.
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December 16, 2024 at 11:29 AM
On the 75th anniversary of the legislation that led to the creation of National Landscapes, we're looking to the future. We crunch the numbers on the outsize role National Landscapes could play in delivering 30by30 if adequately resourced.
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Bruce from National Landscapes Association attended a workshop to help Nature South East plan next steps towards helping nature thrive across the region. National Landscapes and Big Chalk have important roles to play. Find out more about Big Chalk here: big-chalk.org #makingspacefornature #30by30
December 10, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Bruce from National Landscapes Association attended a workshop to help Nature South East plan next steps towards helping nature thrive across the region. National Landscapes and Big Chalk have important roles to play. Find out more about Big Chalk here: big-chalk.org #makingspacefornature #30by30
🍃 A Farming in Protected Landscapes grant of £6000 has enabled farmer Rod Everett to develop his knowledge of biofertilisers, this could be a low-cost, nature friendly replacement for synthetic ones.
ow.ly/hc2i50Unnf5
#FiPL #FarmingforNature #biofertiliser
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
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#FiPL #FarmingforNature #biofertiliser
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 12:08 PM
🍃 A Farming in Protected Landscapes grant of £6000 has enabled farmer Rod Everett to develop his knowledge of biofertilisers, this could be a low-cost, nature friendly replacement for synthetic ones.
ow.ly/hc2i50Unnf5
#FiPL #FarmingforNature #biofertiliser
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
ow.ly/hc2i50Unnf5
#FiPL #FarmingforNature #biofertiliser
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
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The Government should pledge more funding for ELM & ensure fair supply chains - key reforms to boost nature, & give stability for farming communities🧑🌾
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Green groups back farmers calling on Government to ‘fix’ agriculture sector
The Wildlife Trusts and WWF are among numerous bodies who have signed a letter to Environment Secretary Steve Reed raising their concerns.
www.independent.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 9:38 AM
The Government should pledge more funding for ELM & ensure fair supply chains - key reforms to boost nature, & give stability for farming communities🧑🌾
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
We stand with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @wwf-uk.bsky.social & more to back a thriving farming future👇
www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Another brilliant Farming in Protected Landscapes funded project! #naturefriendlyfarming #farmingfornature #fipl #farminginprotectedlandscapes @wclnews.bsky.social
For #WorldSoilDay 2024 we are sharing news of how funding from Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme is helping a farmer in the
#NorthPenninesNationalLandscape
to improve soil structure by enhancing rotational grazing practices on his land. bit.ly/3Worldsoilday24
#soil #farming #waders
#NorthPenninesNationalLandscape
to improve soil structure by enhancing rotational grazing practices on his land. bit.ly/3Worldsoilday24
#soil #farming #waders
December 5, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Another brilliant Farming in Protected Landscapes funded project! #naturefriendlyfarming #farmingfornature #fipl #farminginprotectedlandscapes @wclnews.bsky.social
📣 This is a Game Changer - a Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) project that ticks every box:
✔️ Helps biodiversity
✔️ Uses overabundant resource
✔️ Next to no waste
✔️ High-quality training for young people
✔️ Plugs a skills gap
😋 Tastes incredible
ow.ly/G1PC50Ul0bC
@wclnews.bsky.social
✔️ Helps biodiversity
✔️ Uses overabundant resource
✔️ Next to no waste
✔️ High-quality training for young people
✔️ Plugs a skills gap
😋 Tastes incredible
ow.ly/G1PC50Ul0bC
@wclnews.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 11:34 AM
📣 This is a Game Changer - a Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) project that ticks every box:
✔️ Helps biodiversity
✔️ Uses overabundant resource
✔️ Next to no waste
✔️ High-quality training for young people
✔️ Plugs a skills gap
😋 Tastes incredible
ow.ly/G1PC50Ul0bC
@wclnews.bsky.social
✔️ Helps biodiversity
✔️ Uses overabundant resource
✔️ Next to no waste
✔️ High-quality training for young people
✔️ Plugs a skills gap
😋 Tastes incredible
ow.ly/G1PC50Ul0bC
@wclnews.bsky.social
Thanks to Woodland Trust for a thought provoking event launching Leading from the Front - The Role of the Public Sector in Nature Recovery hightlighting the importance of collaboration to ensure these markets deliver real results. 📷Hannah Wilcox-Brooke, Liam Marsh
December 4, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Thanks to Woodland Trust for a thought provoking event launching Leading from the Front - The Role of the Public Sector in Nature Recovery hightlighting the importance of collaboration to ensure these markets deliver real results. 📷Hannah Wilcox-Brooke, Liam Marsh
Legal changes require planning authorities to take a more active role in conserving and enhancing National Landscapes. To support planning teams National Landscapes we've developed a briefing to explain what's changed.
ow.ly/hhbV50Ui3AG
📷 Neville Stanikk
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📷 Neville Stanikk
National Landscapes - 'Furthering the purpose' explained - planning that supports nature, climate and communities
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November 29, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Legal changes require planning authorities to take a more active role in conserving and enhancing National Landscapes. To support planning teams National Landscapes we've developed a briefing to explain what's changed.
ow.ly/hhbV50Ui3AG
📷 Neville Stanikk
ow.ly/hhbV50Ui3AG
📷 Neville Stanikk
We're gathering in London today for 'Landscape Leaders 24'. National Landscapes Lead Officers and Chairs will be hearing from climate and nature thought leaders.
It promises to be a day of curiosity, challenge and inspiration. #landscape #leadership #climate #nature @jncc-ceo.bsky.social
It promises to be a day of curiosity, challenge and inspiration. #landscape #leadership #climate #nature @jncc-ceo.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 3:19 PM
We're gathering in London today for 'Landscape Leaders 24'. National Landscapes Lead Officers and Chairs will be hearing from climate and nature thought leaders.
It promises to be a day of curiosity, challenge and inspiration. #landscape #leadership #climate #nature @jncc-ceo.bsky.social
It promises to be a day of curiosity, challenge and inspiration. #landscape #leadership #climate #nature @jncc-ceo.bsky.social