Bowland Futurescape
Situated between the south Pennines and the Lake District, Bowland is a rugged and expansive upland landscape of moorland, blanket bog, farmland and wooded valleys.
Find out moreNature reserves and protected areas are a good start. But on their own, they are not enough to deal with these challenges. We can't just look after small pockets of land because nature is everywhere. We need to look to the wider countryside, restoring and recreating vibrant landscapes in which birds and other wildlife will thrive. This means increasing our efforts across the UK and thinking big!
Situated between the south Pennines and the Lake District, Bowland is a rugged and expansive upland landscape of moorland, blanket bog, farmland and wooded valleys.
Find out moreThe wider Cairngorms Futurescape contains both the Badenoch & Strathspey and Caledonian Pinewood Futurescapes. Together these encompass the whole of the Cairngorms – some 458,300 hectares.
Find out moreCornwall’s coastline is magical - a dramatic place of soaring cliffs and secret coves. It’s a working landscape where agriculture and fishing are still important even though tourism underpins Cornwall’s economy now.
Find out moreSituated in the northern part of the Peak District, the Dark Peak is characterised by remote peat-dominated upland moors and rocky gritstone crags.
Find out moreOnce the proud heart of the Yorkshire coalfield, the Dearne Valley in South Yorkshire is now characterised by a diverse mixture of wetlands, farmland and woodland.
Find out moreFrom hazy, upland moors, through mossy, wooded glens to sweeping sands, saltmarsh and sand dunes, the Garnock Valley Futurescape has a wealth of important natural habitats, all rich in wildlife.
Find out moreOn the doorstep of one of the world’s foremost waterways ancient habitats, rare species and wildlife spectacles are intertwined with commercial shipping, intensive farming, heavy industry and power generation.
Find out moreThe Gwent Levels Futurescape is renowned for the huge diversity of life it supports – a rich patchwork of different habitats and landscapes sweeping the coastlines from Cardiff to the Severn Bridge and beyond.
Find out moreThe Humberhead Levels is a naturally wet landscape where four of England’s major rivers meet, forming the Humber Estuary.
Find out moreThe Inner Forth is a landscape rich in industrial heritage, hugely important for agriculture and home to many thousands of people.
Find out moreRising in Monaghan, the River Erne flows through Upper and Lower Lough Erne before draining into Donegal Bay. The Loughs, and their catchments, sustain a wide array of natural habitats and wildlife.
Find out moreAt the heart of this Living Loch Leven lies the beautiful loch itself, an internationally important wildlife site attracting thousands of visitors throughout the year.
Find out moreMachair is a rare coastal habitat of low-lying grassland and shell sand unique to the north-western fringe of Europe. It supports an outstanding variety of wildlife, including corncrakes.
Find out moreThe largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland, legend has it that it was formed by a warrior giant. Today, the wildlife-rich wetlands are internationally renowned, and form vital functions for humans too.
Find out moreFrom woodlands and grassland to peat bogs and reedbeds, the countryside surrounding Morecambe Bay is peppered with exceptional sites and amazing habitats for wildlife.
Find out moreThe wetlands along the River Nene valley in Northamptonshire are like a chain of precious stones. Each is part of a landscape of international importance for birds like golden plovers, ducks, herons and waders, as well as dragonflies, otter
Find out moreEnjoyed by millions of visitors annually, the North Lakes Futurescape offers an awe-inspiring landscape of open fells, wooded valleys, lakes, tumbling streams and meadows.
Find out moreThe North Wales Moors is a unique landscape shaped by the traditional farming and the local communities surrounding it.
Find out moreThe coastal plain from Portsmouth to Pagham Harbour is one of the most important areas for birds and other wildlife in southern England.
Find out moreThe Ribble is home to a fantastic range of wildlife and more than a quarter of a million migrating water birds feed on and around the estuary.
Find out moreFamously home to Robin Hood, the Sherwood Forest Futurescape contains a mosaic of ancient woodland, heathlands, acidic grasslands, river corridors, man-made lakes and farmland.
Find out moreThe Shropshire Wetlands Futurescape is part of the meres and mosses – a 2,000-hectare internationally important wetland landscape of pools (meres), bogs (mosses) and peat floodplains (moors).
Find out moreOverlooked by Scottish hills to the north and the Cumbrian Fells to the south, the Solway Plain offers a mixture of coastal, estuarine and wetland habitats.
Find out moreThe South Downs we see today are inextricably linked to the people who have lived and worked here. The key is to build connections across the landscape, making sure it's at its best for people and wildlife.
Find out moreThis little-known landscape is one of the largest wetlands remaining in England - rich in nature, history and legend.
Find out moreThe Staffordshire Woods and Moors is a rich mosaic of woodland, grassland and moorland that's home to a range of special wildlife.
Find out moreThe Suffolk coast is one of the UK’s most diverse areas - home to an incredible variety of wildlife.
Find out moreThe Brecks is a unique and special landscape. Made up of rare grass heathland, the largest lowland forest in the UK, wildlife-rich farmland and unusual wetlands it spans nearly 1,000 square kilometres across the heart of East Anglia.
Find out moreFormerly a vast, impenetrable marshland, the Fens now help feed the country.
Find out moreThe UK’s largest wetland, the Broads is a unique mix of habitats supporting a spectacular array of wildlife.
Find out moreThe Flows is the largest single expanse of blanket bog in the world. The bog acts as a massive carbon store and supports a wide range of wildlife.
Find out moreThe wildlife sites around the Three Rivers estuaries, surrounding valleys and coast are valued internationally. Our varied landscapes and shores host a stunning diversity of animals and plants.
Find out moreThe UK’s third longest river, the Trent and touches the lives of more than six million people. It meanders almost 190 miles through this Futurescape, from the Tame the heart of the Midlands to the Humber.
Find out moreThe tributaries of the River Thames which weave their way through Oxfordshire link amazing sites and habitats for wildlife. We’re making sure that individual sites work together, acting as stepping stones through the landscape.
Find out morePurbeck is one of the richest places for wildlife in the UK, thanks to its unique combination of open coast, natural harbour, heathland, chalk and limestone habitats
Find out moreThis unique landscape has been shaped by farming, ancient civilisations and military training, and is dotted with Stone Age barrows offering panoramic views.
Find out moreFuturescapes is conservation on a landscape scale
The wider Cairngorms Futurescape contains the Badenoch & Strathspey & Caledonian Pinewood Futurescapes. Together these encompass the whole of the Cairngorms
On the doorstep of one of the world’s foremost waterways, the Greater Thames Futurescape covers over 1,000 square kilometers of iconic marshland & mudflats.
The Broads is the UK’s largest lowland wetland, covering 304 square kilometres. It's a unique mix of habitats supporting an array of wildlife.
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