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	Recent publications		Publications Popular publications 20:26 Vision: What future for the countryside? A thought-provoking picture of the sort of countryside we might see in 2026, CPRE’s centenary year. > Find out more The Proximity Principle How to bring people and services closer together, reducing the need to travel and using less land and energy. > Find out more Family Housing Why higher density family housing in London is vital for the natural environment of the South East. > 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 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
	About CPRE Introducing the Campaign to Protect Rural England This booklet shows how CPRE is making a positive difference to the countryside in a series of real life case studies. We work on behalf of everyone who loves the beautiful English countryside and we hope this booklet inspires you to take action and join the campaign. Find out more
	Climate Change Climate change toolkit: Our changing climate, our changing lives Our toolkit tells you how you can work together with local groups where you live, to take action on climate change. Find out more
	Green Belts The Oxford Green Belt Way Celebrate the beauty of Oxford's Green Belt with this illustrated pocked-sized guide to the fifty mile walk created by CPRE Oxfordshire and opened by Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, in 2007. 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