Fields in Trust protect land through a Deed of Dedication (or Minute of Agreement in Scotland). It's a robust yet flexible way to do it and this legally binding document ensures each space is protected for future generations to enjoy. You can find out more about what protection is and what it does in our handy guide.
How do I get a Deed of Dedication?
Only the landowner can apply to protect a green space by contacting Fields in Trust. This can be any landowner including sports clubs, private individuals and local authorities. The below video provides a quick introduction to the eight-step process a green space goes through to become protected. If you have any further questions we have a team of development managers to help explain any aspect of protection.
Protection Application Pack
To nominate a park or green space for protection simply download our application form, complete and email it to us at info@fieldsintrust.org. Protecting your space with us means it will be safe forever.
- View our minimum criteria for protection
- View our guide to protecting land with Fields in Trust
- View a sample deed [available on request]
"Until now, I've always considered we are custodians of green space that belongs to our children. But it's becoming clear that it is far more than that. It's also about biodiversity, our climate, our environment, or physical and mental health, our own space we all need be it for time out, socialising or "social distancing" and much more."
Roy Wilson, Eden District Council
I'm not a landowner, what can I do?
Contact your elected representatives and ask them to protect your local parks and green spaces with Fields in Trust.
What Is Protection?:
Find out what our protection is and what it does
Fields Finder:
Search for protected parks and green spaces near you
Protection Successes:
Find out how communities have benefited from our protection
Historic Programmes:
Learn about some of our past protection programmes