For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

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We are the countryside charity

We’re passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.

Our vision
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What we care about

We want to connect people to our beautiful countryside, wherever they live.

Our areas of work
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Love the countryside? Want to help us make it even better? Find out how.

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Discover our countryside

Want to know about the best spots for autumn leaves or a good walk near you? We can help.

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News

Climate emergency
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Change how we use land, says new climate change report: our response

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Water
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CPRE Hampshire

Wheelabrator Incinerator Submission – Dec 2019

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What gets built where

CPRE Lancashire

How well are new housing developments designed in Lancashire, Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester?

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What gets built and where
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Badly designed homes – what can we do?

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Climate emergency

CPRE Lancashire

What our countryside and green spaces need from the new government

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Local planning matters
Leeds Bradford Airport

CPRE West Yorkshire

Leeds Bradford Airport Update

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Farming
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Government follows CPRE’s lead in recognising the value of soil

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What gets built where
Rimrose Valley

CPRE Lancashire

CPRE responds to Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Our Places Consultation

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Discover our countryside

Winter walks

We asked some of England’s many devoted ramblers to share their favourite seasonal strolls with us.

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It’s traditional – Christmas festivities old and new

Britain has a wealth of Christmas traditions, some of which are stranger than others. Discover the familiar and more unusual …

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10 green acts of Christmas kindness

See our 10 green acts of kindness to show your love for the natural world, save the planet’s resources – and support your local countryside

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