Fields in Trust

Reports and resources

Here are our reports, research and expert opinions on a range of policy topics that affect parks and green spaces.

Manifesto for parks

Our Manifesto for the UK Government: A Better Future for Parks and Green Spaces

Green Space Index

Our unique data tool designed to track and analyse green space provision across Great Britain.

Revaluing parks and green spaces

Our ground breaking study into the economic and wellbeing value of parks and green spaces.

Policy news and blogs



Comment & policy | 9th May 2022

Stormont legislators join fellow representatives pledging for our green spaces

Five candidates standing in last week's elections in Northern Ireland have been elected having taken our Parks Protector Pledge, growing the number of pledgers to 78 across the UK.
Comment & policy | 21st February 2022

POLICY: A Legal Right to Local Nature

We are delighted to be supporting the new Nature for Everyone campaign. Helen Griffiths explains why the campaign is so important and why were are getting involved, as well as discussing how you can get involved as well.
Comment & policy | 23rd September 2021

POLICY: Putting levelling-up into practice for communities across the country

Following the launch of the No Places Left Behind Commission report, Helen Griffiths reflects on its findings and the challenges awaiting The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP.
Comment & policy | 27th May 2021

Green space not equally accessible to all, finds latest Green Space Index launched by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have launched the latest Green Space Index, which reveals that our much loved local parks are not equally accessible to all.
Comment & policy | 10th May 2021

POLICY: Further 24 elected representatives returned on pledge to protect green spaces for good

We're delighted that a further 24 elected representatives have joined the cohort of policymakers across the UK who have signed the Parks Protector Pledge.
Comment & policy | 19th April 2021

Challenge your candidates to make a commitment to your local green spaces this election

We are calling on candidates in May's Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd, London Assembly and Mayoral elections to demonstrate their support for green spaces by taking the Parks Protector Pledge.