Aims of the Trust

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Research

To survey, research and document the historic parks, gardens and significant open spaces in both counties for the benefit of the public record, students, historians and gardeners.

Protect & Conserve

To contribute at the local level to the role of The Gardens Trust, as a statutory consultee in planning consultations affecting historic parks, gardens and significant open spaces.
To help owners and Local Authorities in the protection, restoration and maintenance of historic designed landscapes and their settings and advise on the creation of new gardens.

Share & Enjoy

To encourage public access and a wider understanding of historic parks and gardens.
To stimulate public interest in our heritage of parks and gardens through visits, talks, exhibitions and publications.
To support an on-line resource of relevant advice and information for our members, Local Authorities and the public.

Campaign

To raise awareness of the importance of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes and of threats to their preservation.
To raise funds and seek grants where appropriate to the aims of the Trust.
To encourage membership of the Trust to help further its work.