Cotswolds National Landscape

The Cotswolds National Landscape represents a premier destination for corporate nature-based investment, combining extensive habitat restoration, cultural heritage conservation and community-driven environmental enhancement at scale.

Its rich biodiversity, iconic limestone grasslands and living villages connect deeply with ESG priorities and sustainable economic growth.  

Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in the Cotswolds National Landscape: 

Welcome to the Cotswolds National Landscape

Stretching across nearly 800 square miles, the Cotswolds is the largest National Landscape in the UK and a living mosaic of rolling hills, historic towns, ancient beechwoods and rare limestone grasslands. This landscape is treasured for its ecological richness, scenic beauty and vibrant rural economies.

The Cotswolds National Landscape Board oversees a statutory Management Plan focused on nature recovery, climate action, sustainable land use, cultural heritage protection and community engagement. Working with over 400 volunteers and a broad partnership network, the team delivers high-impact programmes from tree planting to grassland restoration and community grants.

Corporate collaboration can unlock significant natural capital outcomes, from strategic habitat networks and regenerative agriculture partnerships to place-based climate resilience projects and community levelling-up initiatives that amplify ESG returns and deliver long-lasting regional benefits.

Natural capital assets and opportunities

Here are some of the key natural assets and opportunities:

Limestone Grasslands: Nationally rare habitats with outstanding biodiversity value.

Ancient Woodlands: Rich ecological networks critical for nature recovery.

Cultural Heritage: Historic towns, villages and agricultural landscapes.

Tourism, Recreation & Wellbeing: 23 million+ yearly visits, supporting local economies.