Connecting green and blue spaces
Improving links between parks, paths, waterways and neighbourhood greenspaces to create a more joined-up network for people and wildlife.
Green spaces are those featuring vegetation that grows on the land – parks, meadows, forests, gardens. Blue spaces include bodies of water such as ponds, canals, rivers and coastlines.
Enhancing everyday places
Making streets, parks and other public spaces greener, more welcoming and better for biodiversity.
Community-led action
Supporting communities to shape, deliver and care for local nature-based projects.
Learning and participation
Providing opportunities for people of all ages to connect with nature, build skills, and take part in positive environmental action.
Partnership working
Nearer to Nature is part of a wider programme of change being delivered through Nature Towns & Cities, working with national and regional partners to encourage more action for nature.
Locally, we are working with:
- communities and local groups
- people who have great ideas about their local spaces and would like to see them happen
- environmental organisations
- public, private and third sector partners
Together, we are building the foundations for long-term transformation to place nature and communities at the heart of how our towns and places are planned, designed and managed.