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Campaigns Environment 2026 - A Vision for the Countryside Stop the Drop Litter and fly-tipping Planning Planning system Green Belts Intrusion Housing Building sustainable communities Housing supply Housing sprawl Landscape National Parks Countryside character Hedgerows Tranquillity Light pollution Roadside advertising Transport Aviation Roads Rail Rural transport Climate change and natural resources Climate change and energy Electricity pylons and overhead wires Minerals Farming and food Farming Pig business Local foods	Our campaigns A Vision for the Countryside By 2026 our centenary year, the quality of much of the countryside will have improved. Better farming practices, the efforts of some landowners, particularly conservation charities, and initiatives such as the National Forest and community forests will all have helped make our vision become a reality.
	Updates and news on our top campaigns		Make a difference Make a difference to our campaigns Look out for our Take action section in our campaigns to see how you can make a difference to our campaigns. Three ways you can make a difference today: 1. Help us protect tranquillity > Tranquillity – what you can do 2. Put a stop to land banking > Green Belts – what you can do 3. Make rural roads safer > Send an email to the Government
	Housing Eco-towns We want the Government to rethink its eco-town scheme. Instead, it should look at alternatives such as eco-quarters and redevelopment sites. Find out more
	Litter Help us clean up the countryside Bill Bryson, CPRE's President is helping us in our campaign to clean up the countryside from unsightly litter. Find out how you can help us put a stop to litter. > Take action
	Farming and food A fair deal for beef and sheep farmers Many sheep and beef farmers are operating at a loss and may give up farming with serious consequences for farming and the countryside. > Take action
Volunteering A helping hand We depend on the vital support of our volunteers both at our national office and local groups. You could: respond to planning applications, produce publicity, lobby, fundraise, help at events, distribute leaflets or help in the office. Volunteer		Support us Your donations make the difference By making a donation you will be helping to support our work to protect the countryside. Support us	Newsletter Sign up Get the latest news on our campaigns delivered straight to your inbox every month. Sign up