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	Recent publications		Publications Popular publications CPRE's response to the Housing Green Paper Our view on how to meet increased housing demand without harming the environment. > Find out more Major Development Threats to Green Belts Campaign briefing with map. > Find out more Living Landscapes Hidden costs of managing the countryside. > Find out more Future Planners Proposals to help planners improve sustainability, democracy and public value in the planning system > Find out more Beyond Transport Infrastructure Lessons for the future from recent road projects. > Find out more CPRE’s Guide to Quiet Lanes Our guide explains what Quiet Lanes are, their benefits and how to promote them in your area. > Find out more
	Countryside 20:26 Vision: What future for the countryside? CPRE is looking to the future and our 20:26 Vision sets out a thought-provoking picture of the sort of countryside we might see, and some of the challenges it may face, in 2026, CPRE’s centenary year. Find out more
	Intrusion Developing an Intrusion Map of England This report uses specially created maps to show the areas of England disturbed by noise and visual intrusion between the 1960s and the present day. Find out more
	Green Belts What Price West Midlands Green Belts? This report published by CPRE West Midlands warns that the region's Green Belts are suffering neglect. It urges planners to make a fresh commitment to protecting and enhancing them. Find out more
Campaigns Our campaign work Our campaign work focuses on the landscape, housing, planning, farming and food. See our campaign section to find out more about our work and how you can make a difference. Campaigns		Special offers Bargain basement Popular publications now at sale prices. To avoid disappointment order early as stocks are limited. Special offers	Publications How to order Hardcopies of our publications can be order by phone or by post. Tel: 0800 163680 or 020 7981 2856 or email: publications@cpre.org.uk How to order