Aims of the Trust
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.