The Malvern Hills National Landscape presents high-impact natural capital investment potential across biodiversity restoration, climate adaptation and cultural ecosystem service enhancement. Its resilient mix of ancient woodlands, meadows and distinctive escarpments supports long-term ESG outcomes and sustainable engagement with local communities and visitors.
Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in Malvern Hills National Landscape:
In a nutshell...
Size: 10,500h ha
Population: ~12,000
Natural capital assets:
- Meadows
- Farmland
- Woodland
- Priority Habitats
- Cultural and archaeological heritage
Governance: Led by the Malvern Hills National Landscape Partnership with a Joint Advisory Committee including local authorities, government agencies and NGOs.
Welcome to Malvern Hills National Landscape
Covering ~105 km² across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, the Malvern Hills is a landscape of contrasts. Panoramic hilltops, pastoral valleys, ancient commons and diverse habitats shaped over millions of years. Attracting over a million visitors annually, the area blends strong cultural heritage with rich biodiversity and ecosystem services.
The National Landscape Partnership drives collaborative delivery of nature recovery, climate adaptation and community access priorities through a statutory Management Plan. Partners include local authorities, DEFRA, The Malvern Hills Trust, conservation organisations and community networks.
Corporate engagement in this landscape can support habitat restoration, green infrastructure, regenerative agriculture pilots, and initiatives that strengthen climate resilience, wildlife connectivity and inclusive access to nature, all contributing to meaningful ESG impacts and social value.
Natural capital assets and opportunities
Here are some of the key natural assets and opportunities:
- Hills & Commons: High biodiversity meadows, woodlands and grasslands.
- Priority Habitats: SSSIs and rare species habitats with restoration potential.
- Cultural Landscapes: Historic hill forts, mineral springs and heritage features.
- Wellbeing & Recreation: Visitor economy and community access generating social capital.
