National Landscapes Association

💙🌊Clean water is a serious issue. Farming in Protected Landscapes funding is helping farmers throughout England to provide naturally filtered water and slow the flow to reduce flooding. Farmer Andrew of Nidderdale National Landscape explains (with a tasty side order of organic cheese! What's not to like?) 🧀 https://ow.ly/ktia50TfA9q Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Campaign for National Parks National Parks England National Parks UK Team Steve Reed MP Finance Earth #cleanwater #purewater #water #nature #stopsewage

💙 National Landscapes and other protected landscapes have a critical role to play in providing solutions for healthy water ecosystems. 🐟 🏊The National Landscapes Nature-based Solutions team and our partners Finance Earth today hosted a webinar exploring UK Water markets and how they can support National Landscapes. 🌊 The session covered three key areas: 1. Water Quality Markets: innovative market-based approaches to water quality improvement, with a special focus on Natural England's Nutrient Neutrality scheme. 2. Natural Flood Management: how nature-based solutions are being implemented to reduce flood risks and enhance ecosystem resilience. Successful case studies such as the Wyre Catchment Natural Flood Management Project. 3. Volumetric Water Benefits: emerging opportunities in water quantity management, including the Rivers Trusts' Replenish scheme. #cleanwater #water #purewater #nature

Have you heard of Doughnut Economics? This innovative economic model is taking the world by storm, turning our classic and reductionist supply/demand system totally on its head. Designed using the UN SDGs and planetary boundaries, the doughnut helps us to visualise and monitor how people, place, and nature interact. This economic system considers how we can use the Earth's resources sustainably; staying within its boundaries whilst providing enough for every person. We can see exciting potential for doughnut models within our National Landscapes. Watch this space 🍩 👀 Pics: Ella Riden, Mendip Hills National Landscape, Anna Field.

🌿 On Thursday, officials from DEFRA and the Wye Valley National Landscape had the pleasure of hosting colleagues from Welsh Government Llywodraeth and representatives from the Welsh Designated Landscapes. They explored the impacts of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) scheme, which has been instrumental in supporting sustainable farming practices across England. It was inspiring to see first hand how this initiative is making a difference. During the visit to Ballingham Court Farm, the group observed the positive outcomes of FiPL, including successful agroforestry projects, farm building restorations, and essential machinery upgrades. These efforts are not just about preserving our landscapes—they’re about enhancing the livelihoods of those who steward them. Proud to be part of this ongoing work! 🌱 #SustainableFarming #ProtectedLandscapes #NationalLandscapesAssociation Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The National Landscapes Association has joined Wildlife and Countryside Link and The Heritage Alliance - two of the largest coalitions in England working in partnership for the protection and enhancement of nature and heritage. We look forward to working in concert with these umbrella bodies and their respected members to strengthen our work supporting the UK’s National Landscapes and the UK’s natural beauty. https://ow.ly/ugqf50T8wcq Pics: Ella Riden, Jim Brinsley, Paul Howell The Heritage Alliance Wildlife and Countryside Link #partnership #coalition #heritage #nature #wildlife #countryside

🌿 Calling all UK artists! 🎨 The National Landscapes Association and our executive creative producers Activate Performing Arts are excited to announce the Art in the Landscape: Connecting People to Nature - Artists’ Residencies, as part of the our Arts Council England and Defra funded Nature Calling project. This unique opportunity is designed for artists and companies from any discipline working in the public realm or outdoor arts. Whether your passion lies in visual arts, performance, music, or beyond, we invite you to apply! Deadline for applications: 12 midday on Monday 16 September 2024. Visit the website for more details: https://ow.ly/9wxa50T3TtW #ArtInNature #OutdoorArts #NationalLandscapes #ArtistsResidency #NatureCalling #PublicArt #CreativeOpportunity #EngageAudiences #Autumn2024 Image: Pravaas by Akademi at Inside Out Dorset 2023. Credit: Jayne Jackson Arts Council England Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Llywodraeth Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies visited Wye Valley National Landscape to see recent work to preserve habitat and heritage, and explore potential joint working on farming and green finance. https://lnkd.in/ed7PZmsX #NatiionalLandscapes #Nature #sustainablecommunities #sustainablelandscapes

In our latest case study, the Isle of Wight National Landscape team share how they worked with partners to create a festival atmosphere celebrating the 'Year of the Coast' with residents and visitors alike. Read about the Crossing the Bar project on our website - click news on our linktree. #isleofwight #outdoorart #coastpath #kingcharlesiiicoastpath #guidedwalks #artinthelandscape Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Natural England

Fantastic news, congratulations team Cornwall National Landscape

Absolutely - and with National Landscapes too - that would almost TRIPLE the the size of the superpower!