Natural and historic environments are inseparable. Human activity over time has helped to create and sustain key habitats. Using the historic environment to inform nature recovery measures will result in more effective responses to the climate and nature emergencies while helping to conserve our cultural heritage.
The links below lead to our technical advice and guidance on nature recovery, heritage, habitat types and biodiversity.
Integrating the Management of the Natural and Historic Environment
Joint statement between Natural England, Historic England, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Nature Recovery and the Historic Environment
Natural England's guidance describes best practice for considering and integrating the historic environment into nature recovery measures.
Heritage, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services Research
Research on heritage, biodiversity, ecosystems services and natural capital.
The pages below provide an overview of habitats and heritage.
Arable and Horticultural
Information about arable and horticultural land, habitats and the historic environment
Coastal and Marine
Information on coastal and marine habitats and the historic environment
Grasslands
Information about grasslands and the historic environment
Inland Rock
Information on inland rock and the historic environment
Upland and Lowland Heathlands
Information on upland and lowland heathlands and the historic environment
Urban (Built-up Areas and Gardens)
Information on nature recovery and the historic environment in urban areas
Waterbodies and Wetlands
Information about waterbodies and wetlands and the historic environment
Woodlands
Information on woodlands and the historic environment
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