More nature for more people across the Tees Valley
Nature is under threat
Here in the Tees Valley, like everywhere, we are dependent on nature. Nature provides our clean air, our places to play and relax, offers protection from flooding, and encourages positive physical and mental health. Unfortunately, nature is under threat and our natural spaces are being lost to road building, housing, and other developments.
We can work together
We’ve taken from nature for too long and now we must help nature to recover, with good quality, biodiverse blue and green spaces throughout our region. The good news is that there is a lot that we as individuals and organisations can do, that will make a real difference for nature. The more of us who are involved, the better the outcome will be.
Bigger, better, faster
TVNP has over 40 partner organisations, all working across the Tees Valley to help nature to recover. We bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, including local government, businesses, non-profit organisations, and community groups. We empower and support our partners by offering them a voice to reach senior decision-makers and creating a space that fosters and promotes strategic collaboration. Working together as the Tees Valley's Nature Partnership we are pooling resources, expertise, and efforts, driving more effective and sustainable outcomes in nature recovery.
Nature is under threat
Here in the Tees Valley, like everywhere, we are dependent on nature. Nature provides our clean air, our places to play and relax, offers protection from flooding, and encourages positive physical and mental health. Unfortunately, nature is under threat and our natural spaces are being lost to road building, housing, and other developments.
Nature is under threat
We’ve taken from nature for too long and now we must help nature to recover, with good quality, biodiverse blue and green spaces throughout our region. The good news is that there is a lot that we as individuals and organisations can do, that will make a real difference for nature. The more of us who are involved, the better the outcome will be.
Together we can give a voice to nature
TVNP has over 40 partner organisations, all working across the Tees Valley to help nature to recover. We bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, including local government, businesses, non-profit organisations, and community groups. We empower and support our partners by offering them a voice to reach senior decision-makers and creating a space that fosters and promotes strategic collaboration. This ongoing collaboration remains crucial for pooling resources, expertise, and efforts, ultimately leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes in nature recovery.
At the core of our strategy is a commitment to evidence-led nature recovery. We are actively documenting the critical links between biodiversity and mental and physical health, showcasing local success stories through our Tees Urban Nature Network (TUNN). By championing high-impact case studies and five key evidence bases, we provide the strategic leadership necessary to influence policy and secure investment. Our goal is to make the benefits of nature visible and accessible, proving that a thriving natural world is the foundation of a thriving population.
Success in the Tees Valley depends on radical collaboration. We operate as a self-managing, transparent collective of professionals, academics, and volunteers, all working toward a shared strategic nature recovery goal. Through partnerships like Green Communities North East (GCNE), we ensure that every conservation effort is aligned with the needs of our residents. Whether you are a practitioner, a policymaker, or a local resident, we invite you to join us in our mission to embed nature into the fabric of regional decision-making, ensuring a resilient and vibrant future for our environment and our people.
The Tees Valley Nature Partnership (TVNP) envisions a future where our natural environment is the heartbeat of regional health and prosperity. By 2026, we aim to transform the Tees Valley into a place where nature-based interventions are not just a luxury, but a fundamental pillar of public health policy. Our team is dedicated to bridging the gap between the environmental and healthcare sectors, ensuring that the restorative power of our local landscapes is harnessed to tackle health inequalities and enhance community wellbeing across every borough.
Our Vision
A Greener, Healthier Tees Valley
The Natural Assets Group is the ‘biodiversity expert group’ who advise the Steering Group on natural assets and potential Local Wildlife Sites.
Natural Assets Group Members
Tom Harman
Chair
CEO at Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, Trustee at River Holme Connections and Chair of the Natural Assets Group at TVNP
TVNP Structure
The Tees Valley Nature Partnership is made up of four groups.
Corporate Responsibility
This is taken from the Humber LNP website!! As a Local Nature Partnership, the environment is at the forefront of the decisions we make as an organisation. With the UK Parliament declaring an environment and climate change emergency in 2019, it is more important than ever to take even small actions to reduce our carbon footprint. As a team we are dedicated to reducing waste and our carbon footprint, both around the office and at home.