Farming
Farmers are responsible for our unique landscapes.
Photo: © CPRE
The issues:
The future of farming and the countryside
Farms and farmers are at the centre of our countryside. They help maintain the hedgerows, drystone walls, pastures, meadows, woods, and traditional barns that make up the unique character of the English landscape. Livestock farming makes a key contribution to local food networks and to local wildlife habitats.
Update:
A vision for the future of farming
Four out of five people surveyed believe that farmers have a responsibility to look after the landscape and wildlife for future generations, according to a recent survey by CPRE.
