Nature

The National Lottery marked its 30th birthday with the epic 5,400 square meter ‘Heritage Tree’ land-art enveloping English Heritage’s Whitby Abbey in Yorkshire.

Giant land artwork revealed at Whitby Abbey

What a mess: effluent in the River Brent

What a mess: effluent in the River Brent

Ealing campaigners to join Feargal Sharkey water clean-up protest

Greenford baby beavers create little bit of history

Greenford baby beavers create little bit of history

Greenford baby beavers create little bit of history

In the nest: one of the peregrine chicks

In the nest: one of the peregrine chicks

Ealing Hospital peregrine chicks safe after maiden flight alarm

The famous flower show will return on 21 May

The famous flower show will return on 21 May

Chelsea Flower Show garden to be donated to charity as part of Water Saving Week

Woolly friends: pupils handle the new lambs at St Augustine's

Woolly friends: pupils handle the new lambs at St Augustine's

Spring has sprung at Ealing school's urban farm

Parent in waiting: one of Ealing's celebrated raptors

Parent in waiting: one of Ealing's celebrated raptors

Ealing Hospital's resident falcons ready to expand family

Fine vintage: Shiraz the barn owl

Fine vintage: Shiraz the barn owl

Missing Gunnersbury barn owl found safe and well

Saved for nature: Warren Farm at Southall

Saved for nature: Warren Farm at Southall

Warren Farm saved as nature reserve after Ealing Council re-think

Have you seen her? Shiraz, the missing barn owl

Have you seen her? Shiraz, the missing barn owl

Animals lost during break-in at Gunnersbury Park nature centre

Since 1994 almost £2bn of National Lottery funding has been awarded to 4,600 land, nature and biodiversity projects by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, helping to protect animals and wildlife with more investment to come

Since 1994 almost £2bn of National Lottery funding has been awarded to 4,600 land, nature and biodiversity projects by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, helping to protect animals and wildlife with more investment to come

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust honoured for crucial environmental work

The RSPB Northern Ireland received a £199,565 contribution from the National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to help launch the Island and Lough Shore Habitat restoration project

The RSPB Northern Ireland received a £199,565 contribution from the National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to help launch the Island and Lough Shore Habitat restoration project

Crucial restoration project laying foundations for brighter future

With £208,000 of National Lottery funding, Ulster Wildlife was able to train three dedicated anglers to tag skates

With £208,000 of National Lottery funding, Ulster Wildlife was able to train three dedicated anglers to tag skates

Ulster Wildlife acknowledged for tireless work to protect sharks, skates and rays

Save our course: golf club members are joined by Cllr Connie Hersch

Save our course: golf club members are joined by Cllr Connie Hersch

Golfers' protest fails to halt plans to close Perivale course

Watch the birdie: Hamza in the grounds of Ealing Hospital

Watch the birdie: Hamza in the grounds of Ealing Hospital

Wildlife lensman Hamza captures Ealing falcons

The findings revealed how a host of nostalgic outdoor activities could die out within a generation – as today’s children have never experienced them

The findings revealed how a host of nostalgic outdoor activities could die out within a generation – as today’s children have never experienced them

Today's generation failing to embrace the great outdoors

Matthew Symonds was crowned B&Q Gardener of the Year at a ceremony attended by a judging panel including celebrity maître d’ Fred Sirieix

Matthew Symonds was crowned B&Q Gardener of the Year at a ceremony attended by a judging panel including celebrity maître d’ Fred Sirieix

Gardening enthusiast from Bristol lands prestigious national award

The research also found that 64% of Brits are unaware that a typical hedgerow can support over 2,000 different plant and animal species

The research also found that 64% of Brits are unaware that a typical hedgerow can support over 2,000 different plant and animal species

UK dairy farmers call on the nation to become wildlife landlords

Bundles of fluff: the chicks are guarded by an alert parent

Bundles of fluff: the chicks are guarded by an alert parent

Ealing Hospital welcomes two new peregrine falcons

Sing out: Alec Reed youngsters at Chelsea

Sing out: Alec Reed youngsters at Chelsea

Northolt youngsters await their Chelsea show garden gift

Young people embracing chance to work in nature thanks to National Lottery support

Young people embracing chance to work in nature thanks to National Lottery support

Young people embracing chance to work in nature thanks to National Lottery support

In the money: the Northolt Green Ring is to receive around £750,000

In the money: the Northolt Green Ring is to receive around £750,000

Northolt to get share of £3.8m London greening cash

Protest scene: demonstrators gather outside Ealing Town Hall. Picture: Mark Percy

Protest scene: demonstrators gather outside Ealing Town Hall. Picture: Mark Percy

Protesters fail to halt plans for sports site at Southall wildlife haven

Ready for newcomers: Paradise Fields in Greenford

Ready for newcomers: Paradise Fields in Greenford

Beavers set to return to urban landscape in Greenford

At one with nature: an Alec Reed pupil

At one with nature: an Alec Reed pupil

Chelsea show garden will be relocated to Northolt school

Bird's eye view@ the nest atop Ealing Hospital

Bird's eye view@ the nest atop Ealing Hospital

Video captures year in life of Ealing Hospital peregrines

Shelley, 52, and his team of volunteers have been recognised for helping to assemble a community garden that has brought Ross-on-Wye together.

Shelley, 52, and his team of volunteers have been recognised for helping to assemble a community garden that has brought Ross-on-Wye together.

B&Q Community Garden of the Year award winner revealed

Spray, 52, has been recognised for his urban garden, inspired by scenic countryside landscapes, after initially taking it up as a casual hobby

Spray, 52, has been recognised for his urban garden, inspired by scenic countryside landscapes, after initially taking it up as a casual hobby

Gardening enthusiast caps remarkable journey by grabbing national B&Q award

Perry turned her garden into a holiday at home and has been nationally recognised thanks to her haven that focuses on wildlife, holidays and vegetables

Perry turned her garden into a holiday at home and has been nationally recognised thanks to her haven that focuses on wildlife, holidays and vegetables

Innovative Midlands gardener lands prestigious national award

Mabury won the award for his jungle-themed garden in Leeds after he took up the pastime in 2020 during lockdown

Mabury won the award for his jungle-themed garden in Leeds after he took up the pastime in 2020 during lockdown

UK's most eccentric gardener crowned at B&Q Gardener of the Year Awards

With the arrival of another glorious week of 25+ degrees heat and sunshine, Britain’s 45 million-plus hay fever sufferers are gearing themselves up for yet another tough week

With the arrival of another glorious week of 25+ degrees heat and sunshine, Britain’s 45 million-plus hay fever sufferers are gearing themselves up for yet another tough week

East of England more likely to suffer hay fever in silence, says new research

Rugged resident individualism: three years on from Fencegate in Hanwell

Rugged resident individualism: three years on from Fencegate in Hanwell

Rugged resident individualism: three years on from Fencegate in Hanwell

B&Q Gardener of the Year 2022 looks a little different this year - with Dame Prue Leith swapping her spatula for secateurs and leading this year’s judging panel (Credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

B&Q Gardener of the Year 2022 looks a little different this year - with Dame Prue Leith swapping her spatula for secateurs and leading this year’s judging panel (Credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

B&Q’s Gardener of the Year competition returns with Dame Prue Leith judging Britain's gardens to win £10,000 prize

The research was commissioned by LG Electronics, whose range of eco-friendly home appliances can help consumers keep costs and energy usage down

The research was commissioned by LG Electronics, whose range of eco-friendly home appliances can help consumers keep costs and energy usage down

39 per cent of Brits prepare to halve their shower time in an effort to cut household costs

The former home of King Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace is one of the venues that features on the innovative National Lottery list

The former home of King Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace is one of the venues that features on the innovative National Lottery list

Local experts reveal top tips and insider knowledge to get the most out of UK attractions

New research from leading sustainable packaging company DS Smith revealed the intriguing findings

New research from leading sustainable packaging company DS Smith revealed the intriguing findings

Brits back bold changes to packaging in bid to launch recycling revolution

Hermes is building upon its sustainability and ethics programme as research reveals a third of online shoppers are worried about how green their delivery is

Hermes is building upon its sustainability and ethics programme as research reveals a third of online shoppers are worried about how green their delivery is

Online shoppers suffer ‘green guilt’ over their deliveries

Original Cottages’ brands have chosen to partner with charities who contribute to the local area – with donations made to 29 different organisations across 2021

Original Cottages’ brands have chosen to partner with charities who contribute to the local area – with donations made to 29 different organisations across 2021

Holidaymakers across England and Wales support local communities through 29 charities in 2021

The new findings come as IBM launches a new campaign to encourage the uptake of STEM subjects amongst young people

The new findings come as IBM launches a new campaign to encourage the uptake of STEM subjects amongst young people

Urgent need for more investment in technology and skills to help prevent future pandemics AND reduce climate change

New research from leading sustainable packaging provider DS Smith revealed the startling festive findings

New research from leading sustainable packaging provider DS Smith revealed the startling festive findings

Christmas stuffing: Brits will squeeze 228,000 tonnes of packaging from online shopping into their homes this Christmas

Original Cottages – the national holiday cottage company with the local touch – have collaborated with Dr Tang to lift the lid on the best ways to make the most of a short domestic excursion

Original Cottages – the national holiday cottage company with the local touch – have collaborated with Dr Tang to lift the lid on the best ways to make the most of a short domestic excursion

Holiday-hopping Brits urged to maximise microbreaks in cutting-edge new analysis

Hoy, 45, racked up a thrilling six Olympic gold medals between 2004 and 2012

Hoy, 45, racked up a thrilling six Olympic gold medals between 2004 and 2012

Olympic champion cyclist Chris Hoy unveils new artwork that calls to make change happen

Mountains of plastic waste at Shakespeare’s Globe, London, illustrate that less than 10% of everyday plastic gets recycled in the UK

Mountains of plastic waste at Shakespeare’s Globe, London, illustrate that less than 10% of everyday plastic gets recycled in the UK

'Imagine a world if...' The National Lottery reveals shocking climate change images of iconic landmarks to mark COP26

BT Skills for Tomorrow are supporting the tour, and BT's Head of Environmental Sustainability Gabrielle Ginér visited the Small Business Saturday team at COP26

BT Skills for Tomorrow are supporting the tour, and BT's Head of Environmental Sustainability Gabrielle Ginér visited the Small Business Saturday team at COP26

Entrepreneurial potential to tackle climate change driven home at COP26

Nasal health expert Otrivin's unique educational architecture - the Otrivin Air Bubble - uses cutting-edge biotechnology to purify the air inside

Nasal health expert Otrivin's unique educational architecture - the Otrivin Air Bubble - uses cutting-edge biotechnology to purify the air inside

COP26: “Air Bubble” installation harnesses the power of nature, to clean the polluted air children breathe

Arla farmers have created AA rechargeable ‘Cow Patteries’ to spearhead Britain’s renewable energy solution

Arla farmers have created AA rechargeable ‘Cow Patteries’ to spearhead Britain’s renewable energy solution

From poo to power – new call for potential of poo power to be explored as source of renewable energy

Leading sustainable packaging provider DS Smith have revealed how to craft fun and recyclable cardboard costumes – or ‘cardstumes’ – with step-by-step guides this year

Leading sustainable packaging provider DS Smith have revealed how to craft fun and recyclable cardboard costumes – or ‘cardstumes’ – with step-by-step guides this year

Spooky sustainable cardboard costumes combat plastic waste this Halloween

New research from Yeo Valley Organic revealed the startling findings

New research from Yeo Valley Organic revealed the startling findings

Brits' knowledge of soil's centrality to food production proves murky

Roll out the banner: staff and volunteers with the Green Flag that can now be displayed

Roll out the banner: staff and volunteers with the Green Flag that can now be displayed

Gold for Gunnersbury at London In Bloom awards

Sky Zero and WWF's Force for Nature campaign is seeking to highlight the power of the UK's natural habitats in the battle against climate change

Sky Zero and WWF's Force for Nature campaign is seeking to highlight the power of the UK's natural habitats in the battle against climate change

UK public's knowledge of nature's planet-saving power proves cloudy, says new research

Original Cottages' – the national holiday cottage company with the local touch – team of local experts revealed the top ten places to get the true 'holiday feeling' as part of the research

Original Cottages' – the national holiday cottage company with the local touch – team of local experts revealed the top ten places to get the true 'holiday feeling' as part of the research

New insights reveal Brits' key ingredients for capturing the 'holiday feeling' we all crave

Brits would rather swap jet setting to Italy for staying on home soil, according to Original Cottages' striking findings

Brits would rather swap jet setting to Italy for staying on home soil, according to Original Cottages' striking findings

Brits' true 'holiday feeling' best achieved by remaining on UK shores, reveals new research

Green spot: this was once a heavy industrial site

Green spot: this was once a heavy industrial site

Fun day planned for opening of Southall green space

Rewilding Ealing: harvest mice released to reintroduce locally extinct species

Rewilding Ealing: harvest mice released to reintroduce locally extinct species

Rewilding Ealing: harvest mice released to reintroduce locally extinct species