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Unique Natural Assets

The North of England has a wealth of natural capital and iconic landscapes that define our heritage.

Walkers on the clifftop path at Durham Coast, County Durham ©National Trust Images/John Millar
Credit: ©National Trust Images/John Millar

Over 700 km of coastlines east and west

Opening of a new green space on Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester ©National Trust Images Paul Harris

Accessible urban green space estimated to provide £780 million per year in avoided costs of health conditions.

©N Abbas
Credit: ©N Abbas

92% of England's Blanket Bog

©Graham Cooper
Credit: © Graham Cooper

70% of natural grasslands

Credit: ©David Morris

64% of England's freshwater, wetlands and floodplains

Harter Fell from Haweswater Reservoir - David Morris
Credit: ©David Morris

75% of mountains, moorland and heath

Seven national landscapes and five national parks

Credit: ©Andy Hay

Home to some of our key bird species

©David Morris
Credit: ©David Morris

Rich diversity of insect species

©David Morris
Credit: ©David Morris

Home to important plant species

Credit: WTML

“ We need to invest in natural capital now, to reduce risks and reap rewards.” UK State of Natural Capital Report, 2024

Our Northern nature provides essential products and services, including food, water, timber, flood protection, carbon storage, pollution reduction, health and recreation. All of these provide benefits for our society and economy, worth more than £6 billion per year to the North.

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