Drew Bennellick
@drewbennellick.bsky.social
Head of Land, Sea & Nature Policy UK at National Lottery Heritage Fund. Nature Towns & Cities, Landscape Connections, nature recovery and diversity. My own views 🇬🇧
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One of #MartensOnTheMove volunteers had a lovely surprise on Christmas Day when they recorded a pine marten visiting their feeder in our Brechfa Monitoring Hub. The feeder was put up in November and this is the first time the volunteer has recorded a marten! #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
One of #MartensOnTheMove volunteers had a lovely surprise on Christmas Day when they recorded a pine marten visiting their feeder in our Brechfa Monitoring Hub. The feeder was put up in November and this is the first time the volunteer has recorded a marten! #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
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#MartensOnTheMove attended the Wales Biodiversity Partnership Conference and discussed how the project is working with local communities to support pine marten recovery across Monmouthshire, Powys, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. Full article here ➡️ bit.ly/4pK1RJ2 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
December 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#MartensOnTheMove attended the Wales Biodiversity Partnership Conference and discussed how the project is working with local communities to support pine marten recovery across Monmouthshire, Powys, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. Full article here ➡️ bit.ly/4pK1RJ2 #NationalLotteryHeritageFund
Totally support this and delighted to sign-up at a Campaign for National Parks event last night in Parliament 👏💚
December 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Totally support this and delighted to sign-up at a Campaign for National Parks event last night in Parliament 👏💚
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VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove hosted a pine marten den box training day in Forestry England Forest of Dean. The team showed volunteers how to:
- Pick the right tree for a den box
- Install a den box
- Monitor it for pine marten presence
- Carry out a maintenance check
#NationalLotteryHeritageFund
- Pick the right tree for a den box
- Install a den box
- Monitor it for pine marten presence
- Carry out a maintenance check
#NationalLotteryHeritageFund
December 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
VWT’s #MartensOnTheMove hosted a pine marten den box training day in Forestry England Forest of Dean. The team showed volunteers how to:
- Pick the right tree for a den box
- Install a den box
- Monitor it for pine marten presence
- Carry out a maintenance check
#NationalLotteryHeritageFund
- Pick the right tree for a den box
- Install a den box
- Monitor it for pine marten presence
- Carry out a maintenance check
#NationalLotteryHeritageFund
Want to come and work with me at the National Lottery Heritage Fund? We’re looking for a Policy Project Manager to work across heritage policy including nature and communities. Deadline 23 Nov. heritagefund.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
November 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Want to come and work with me at the National Lottery Heritage Fund? We’re looking for a Policy Project Manager to work across heritage policy including nature and communities. Deadline 23 Nov. heritagefund.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
National Lottery Heritage Fund is looking for a Committee Member for our Midlands and East Committee. Deadline 7 December. We are looking for someone with landscape and nature expertise to help us make decisions on grants between £250k and £5m. heritagefund.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
National Lottery Heritage Fund is looking for a Committee Member for our Midlands and East Committee. Deadline 7 December. We are looking for someone with landscape and nature expertise to help us make decisions on grants between £250k and £5m. heritagefund.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/v...
Excited to see these new jobs go live. A legacy of the #HeritageFund and @nationaltrust.org.uk Future Parks Accelerator www.linkedin.com/posts/kat-de... @naturetownscities.bsky.social
New Natural Environment Service launches and we are HIRING!
I am very excited that after a period of change I can commence the recruitment to posts within the newly launched Natural Environment… | K...
New Natural Environment Service launches and we are HIRING!
I am very excited that after a period of change I can commence the recruitment to posts within the newly launched Natural Environment Serv...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Excited to see these new jobs go live. A legacy of the #HeritageFund and @nationaltrust.org.uk Future Parks Accelerator www.linkedin.com/posts/kat-de... @naturetownscities.bsky.social
Great to see the first ever Nature Towns and Cities communities conference happening today in Manchester drawing community groups together to share learning from across the UK. Well done those supporting including #HeritageFund, #TheCoop, #CommunityFund, #NationalTrust and #NaturalEngland
We’re at the Creating Nature Neighbourhoods, Towns and Cities conference in Manchester, celebrating the vital role of small VCSE organisations greening urban spaces, boosting wellbeing and leading local climate action. A greener, healthier future, shaped in our communities #NatureNeighbourhoods
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Great to see the first ever Nature Towns and Cities communities conference happening today in Manchester drawing community groups together to share learning from across the UK. Well done those supporting including #HeritageFund, #TheCoop, #CommunityFund, #NationalTrust and #NaturalEngland
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🌳 A new mission to bring nature home
We’re on a mission to help millions more people enjoy nature and green space. Two thirds of people lack access to quality green space close to home. We’re working to change that, together.
naturetownsandcities.org.uk
#NatureTownsAndCities
We’re on a mission to help millions more people enjoy nature and green space. Two thirds of people lack access to quality green space close to home. We’re working to change that, together.
naturetownsandcities.org.uk
#NatureTownsAndCities
August 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🌳 A new mission to bring nature home
We’re on a mission to help millions more people enjoy nature and green space. Two thirds of people lack access to quality green space close to home. We’re working to change that, together.
naturetownsandcities.org.uk
#NatureTownsAndCities
We’re on a mission to help millions more people enjoy nature and green space. Two thirds of people lack access to quality green space close to home. We’re working to change that, together.
naturetownsandcities.org.uk
#NatureTownsAndCities
New Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens - worth a visit - simple interpretation, clear messaging and nice pavilion
July 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens - worth a visit - simple interpretation, clear messaging and nice pavilion
We’ve announced a £15million investment in Nature Towns and Cities, a UK-wide mission to enable millions of people to enjoy nature and green space close to home. It’s a partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England. www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/nature-...
Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment
We’re supporting 40 towns and cities across the UK to improve and create accessible green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.
www.heritagefund.org.uk
July 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We’ve announced a £15million investment in Nature Towns and Cities, a UK-wide mission to enable millions of people to enjoy nature and green space close to home. It’s a partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England. www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/nature-...
Now we need to save our woodlands. Woodland Trust ‘State of Woodlands’ new report. 37% drop in woodland birds since 1995. 47% drop in woodland butterflies between 1990 and 2022. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Woodland Trust report calls for action to save woodland wildlife - BBC News
Nearly a quarter of Surrey is covered in woodland but the quality is declining, says Woodland Trust.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Now we need to save our woodlands. Woodland Trust ‘State of Woodlands’ new report. 37% drop in woodland birds since 1995. 47% drop in woodland butterflies between 1990 and 2022. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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JOB VACANCY!
Citizen Science Coordinator with the Chiltern Chalk Streams Project
Want to support conservation of chalk streams, conduct research and work with citizen scientists? Apply below
Deadline: 30 June
Citizen Science Coordinator with the Chiltern Chalk Streams Project
Want to support conservation of chalk streams, conduct research and work with citizen scientists? Apply below
Deadline: 30 June
Citizen Science Coordinator (Chalk Streams)
We are seeking a motivated professional with experience in recruiting, coordinating and facilitating volunteer activities for citizen scientists to conduct research and monitoring effectively, safely ...
www.environmentjob.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 6:31 AM
JOB VACANCY!
Citizen Science Coordinator with the Chiltern Chalk Streams Project
Want to support conservation of chalk streams, conduct research and work with citizen scientists? Apply below
Deadline: 30 June
Citizen Science Coordinator with the Chiltern Chalk Streams Project
Want to support conservation of chalk streams, conduct research and work with citizen scientists? Apply below
Deadline: 30 June
Excited to announce this new Landscape Connections project today! www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/scotlan...
June 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Excited to announce this new Landscape Connections project today! www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/scotlan...
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social Hi Chris. If you are talking about red squirrels on @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social next week any chance you could name check National Lottery Heritage Fund and this brilliant new project we’ve just funded. Massive boost for our fave mammal. www.nwt.org.uk/news/future-...
Future of reds looks rosy thanks to massive funding award | Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is delighted to have received an amazing £4.86m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the five-year Red Squirrel Recovery Network (RSRN) project.
www.nwt.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social Hi Chris. If you are talking about red squirrels on @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social next week any chance you could name check National Lottery Heritage Fund and this brilliant new project we’ve just funded. Massive boost for our fave mammal. www.nwt.org.uk/news/future-...
Free online conference on creating nature towns and cities. 5 June. Supported by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk and @naturalengland.bsky.social naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/creati...
Creating Nature Towns and Cities conference - Nature Towns & Cities
Join us for our Creating Nature Towns and Cities conference. This will take place online, on Thursday 5 June. Book your place now.
naturetownsandcities.org.uk
May 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Free online conference on creating nature towns and cities. 5 June. Supported by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk and @naturalengland.bsky.social naturetownsandcities.org.uk/event/creati...
Met members of Peakland Environmental Farmers and Swaledale & Wensleydale Environmental Farmers this week with @heritagefunduk Trustee Julian Glover. Supported with some grant funding they plan to work collaboratively across nearly 200 farms to help nature recover.
May 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Met members of Peakland Environmental Farmers and Swaledale & Wensleydale Environmental Farmers this week with @heritagefunduk Trustee Julian Glover. Supported with some grant funding they plan to work collaboratively across nearly 200 farms to help nature recover.
Audley End, Saffron Walden dating from 1831. William Sawrey Gilpin parterre “Gilpin obliged with a parterre garden stretching out towards the Temple of Concord and composed of 170 geometric flower beds crisply cut from the turf - no yew hedges, no clipped box.” @englishheritage.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Audley End, Saffron Walden dating from 1831. William Sawrey Gilpin parterre “Gilpin obliged with a parterre garden stretching out towards the Temple of Concord and composed of 170 geometric flower beds crisply cut from the turf - no yew hedges, no clipped box.” @englishheritage.bsky.social
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Calling all nature lovers in cities, towns and villages! 🐦🦆 Have you signed up to our Birds in Greenspaces pilot survey yet? ➡️ bit.ly/birds-greensp... #UKBirding #Birds
April 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Calling all nature lovers in cities, towns and villages! 🐦🦆 Have you signed up to our Birds in Greenspaces pilot survey yet? ➡️ bit.ly/birds-greensp... #UKBirding #Birds
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📢We’re hiring an Events and Special Projects Coordinator!
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about Nature Recovery and wants to work with a team that really makes a difference! 🌳 We have some exciting events in the pipeline that you could lead! Deadline 11th April!
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about Nature Recovery and wants to work with a team that really makes a difference! 🌳 We have some exciting events in the pipeline that you could lead! Deadline 11th April!
April 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
📢We’re hiring an Events and Special Projects Coordinator!
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about Nature Recovery and wants to work with a team that really makes a difference! 🌳 We have some exciting events in the pipeline that you could lead! Deadline 11th April!
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about Nature Recovery and wants to work with a team that really makes a difference! 🌳 We have some exciting events in the pipeline that you could lead! Deadline 11th April!
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Good article about when developers and wildlife trusts can work together www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘People love being here’: London development shows harmony between nature and housing
Five thousand new homes alongside a paradise for newts appears to fly in face of government’s ‘false wedge’
www.theguardian.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Good article about when developers and wildlife trusts can work together www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Find out more about Changing Chalk here: www.southdowns.gov.uk/wildlife-hab...
April 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Find out more about Changing Chalk here: www.southdowns.gov.uk/wildlife-hab...
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Wrong trees in the wrong place can make cities hotter at night, study reveals
While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night.
www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night.
www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
Wrong trees in the wrong place can make cities hotter at night, study reveals
While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night. The
www.cam.ac.uk
April 5, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Wrong trees in the wrong place can make cities hotter at night, study reveals
While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night.
www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
While trees can cool some cities significantly during the day, new research shows that tree canopies can also trap heat and raise temperatures at night.
www.cam.ac.uk/research/new...
Beautiful afternoon to visit the newly completed restoration works at Greenwich Park supported by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social. Avenue planting, 1661 Grand Ascent reinstated, view point refurbished and new education garden. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
April 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Beautiful afternoon to visit the newly completed restoration works at Greenwich Park supported by @heritagefunduk.bsky.social. Avenue planting, 1661 Grand Ascent reinstated, view point refurbished and new education garden. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
Magnolia stellata ‘roses’. Stunning.
March 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Magnolia stellata ‘roses’. Stunning.