Across Wales, our National Parks and National Landscapes are leading projects that respond directly to the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Now, a new series of short films helps bring this work to life.
These videos highlight just a small sample of the innovative, place-based work happening on the ground through the Sustainable Landscapes, Sustainable Places (SLSP) fund, including peatland restoration, nature-friendly farming, woodland regeneration and more.
They’re stories of local communities coming together, of new ideas rooted in traditional knowledge, and of long-term investment in the resilience of the land.
You can see the video series on the Tirweddau Cymru Landscapes Wales YouTube channel.
What Are the Videos?
The videos reflect the diversity of work happening across the eight National Parks and National Landscapes of Wales. They include:
• Habitat recovery on uplands, wetlands, and coastal grasslands
• Decarbonisation projects, including renewable energy and building retrofits
• Tree planting and woodland surveys, including work with native species
• Collaborative land management, involving farmers, local authorities, and volunteers
• Community engagement, education and public access initiatives
Each film gives a snapshot of the people behind the work, from rangers and advisors to farmers, landowners and community volunteers, showing what’s possible when local action is supported with long-term, strategic funding.
Why This Matters
Nature recovery and climate action often start small. The SLSP-funded projects are helping to scale that action across some of Wales’ most treasured landscapes, while keeping local knowledge and connection at the heart of it.
We’re proud to share these stories and hope they inspire more people to get involved.
About the SLSP Fund
Since its launch in 2020, the Sustainable Landscapes, Sustainable Places programme has supported practical projects that deliver for nature, climate, communities and culture within Wales’ Designated Landscapes.
Between 2022 and 2025, Welsh Government invested over £11 million into the programme. In 2024, following a review, the fund was restructured to ensure even greater impact. From 2025 onwards:
• 60% of SLSP capital funding will be allocated through the Landscape Nature & Carbon Fund – with a sharp focus on tackling climate change and restoring biodiversity.
• The remaining 40% will remain flexible, enabling National Parks and National Landscapes to respond to local priorities and emerging needs.
Watch the full series on YouTube: Tirweddau Cymru Landscapes Wales