For decades England's planning system has protected much loved places from harmful development -- and steered development to the places where it's needed.
If you care about preserving the places important to you, make your voice heard by signing the petition before October 12, 2011. www.planningforpeople.org.uk
For decades England's planning system has protected much loved places from harmful development -- and steered development to the places where it's needed.
If you care about preserving the places important to you, make your voice heard by signing the petition before October 12, 2011. www.planningforpeople.org.uk
The serene upland farm of Llyndy Isaf, on the shores of Llyn Dinas, is unique in Snowdonia, untouched by intensive farming and home to threatened wildlife of international importance. Sitting within the Nant Gwynant pass, offering 600 acres of extraordinary and peaceful haven for people to get close to nature – and enjoy quiet pursuits such as hiking, kayaking and sailing.
Upon the retirement of the current owner, the National Trust, with the generous…
We've been offered the home of William Morris, Lord Nuffield, one of the world's greatest philanthropists and the man who made motoring affordable with the production of Morris cars. We need your help to save his home, for people to enjoy for years to come. Donate here> http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-trust/w-support/w-donations/w-appeals_and_campaigns/w-donate-nuffield-place.htm
The country’s biggest ever snail trail has started as we launch a nationwide search for a tiny snail normally found in the Mediterranean.
This pretty little snail, which has no English name, has turned up at two of our properties - Brownsea Island in Dorset and Cliveden in Buckinghamshire.
However, they had remained hidden from the gaze of naturalists for more than 100 years after hitching a ride from warmer climes to the UK in the nineteenth century.…
It's thought we care for more ancient trees than any other individual owner. A large proportion of the woodlands we manage are ancient sites. Some are likely to have links right back to the wildwood that colonised the UK following the retreat of the last ice age some 12,000 years ago. Find out more about the work we do to protect these ancient species by watching our short video.
This video was made possible by a generous donation from Cadbury.
It's thought we care for more ancient trees than any other individual owner. A large proportion of the woodlands we manage are ancient sites. Some are likely to have links right back to the wildwood that colonised the UK following the retreat of the last ice age some 12,000 years ago. Find out more about the work we do to protect these ancient species by watching our short video.
This video was made possible by a generous donation from Cadbury.
'Behind the light' is a film about the lives of Lighthouse Keepers who lived the solitary existence at the edge of the British coast. Now the towers are automated this film tells a story of part of our heritage & maritime history. vimeo.com/31583086
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