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Farmers and land managers interested in #WoodlandCreation could receive over £10,000 for every hectare of new woodland they create, without taking agricultural land out of use.
Find out more about our England Woodland Creation Offer
https://woodlandcreation.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=PutDownRoots
#OneStepGreener
It was fantastic to see HRH Prince Charles on @BBCTheOneShow yesterday championing our #hedgerows ✊ 💚
We need hedgerows to help protect nature and combat the climate crisis, which is why we're calling for a 40% increase by 2050.
#40by50
Prince Charles: Britain must restore its lost hedgerows that form a 'vital part of the landscape'
Britain has lost around half its hedgerows since the Second World War, with those remaining left in a poor state of repair
www.telegraph.co.uk
This month's #WolfMoon has proven a great way to reconnect with nature for many.
This is a lovely article which beautifully captures the magic of experiencing truly dark skies 😍
We want everyone to be able to experience this 💚
Country diary: The wolf moon makes sky gazers of us all
Cringle Moor, North York Moors: No torches tonight. We have this terawatt dazzler to light our way
www.theguardian.com
Burning coal harms humans, wildlife and the countryside around us. ❌
But despite the UK’s aim to phase out coal by 2035, a new coal mine in Cumbria could be approved in just weeks.
Sign our petition to stop the #CumbriaCoalMine for good 👇
#NoNewCoal
Say no to new coal - CPRE, the countryside charity
Sign the petition
takeaction.cpre.org.uk
'We wouldn’t condone litter in our parks and countryside, so why do we put up with sound pollution?'
We couldn't agree more! 💚
Great article that highlights the impact of noise on both people and wildlife 👇
Noises off: the battle to save our quiet places
We wouldn’t condone litter in our parks and countryside, so why do we put up with sound pollution? Alex Mo...
www.theguardian.com
Did you know that the word 'squirrel' has Greek origins and means 'shadow tail'?
In England, grey squirrels are most common, but if you're lucky you might spot a red or black one 😍
There are only 25,000 black squirrels across the whole of the UK! 👀
#SquirrelAppreciationDay
Will the government put its money where its mouth is? 🤑
We want to see stronger planning protection for our #NationalParks and #AONBs as well as improved access.
Everyone deserves to enjoy and benefit from these fantastic areas of our countryside 💚
Our iconic landscapes: will they get the money they need? - CPRE
We comment on the plans for our national parks and AONBs announced by the government in response to the Glover landscapes review.
www.cpre.org.uk
Love this article from @countrylivinguk on the benefits of hedgelaying for nature and the environment!💚
Find out more about why we're calling for a 40% increase in #hedgerows by 2050 👇
#40by50
Hedgelaying: Why creating a living fence in your garden is one of the best things you can do https://trib.al/7g8ngFZ
Incredible snaps of the #WolfMoon, the first full moon in January 😍
We're keeping our fingers crossed for more clear skies for our #StarCount in February! 🤞
Did you manage to catch a glimpse? Share your pics below!
In pictures: Wolf Moon rises across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
January's full moon is known as the Wolf Moon.
www.bbc.co.uk
"Farmers & land managers are so important to shaping the culture & the wildlife of our #NationalParks [they] need enhanced Govt support to deliver high nature, low carbon & accessible landscapes." our Chief Exec @RoseONei11 responds to Glover announcement. https://www.cnp.org.uk/news/campaign-national-parks-calls-new-landscapes-bill-government-responds-glover-review
#ClimateChange is happening now and is the biggest threat our countryside faces. 🌎
Thankfully, we know the countryside holds some key solutions to the crisis. ✅
Restoring peatland, creating woodland and laying more hedgerows is just a start!
Government says its climate change curbs inadequate
Ministers say coping even with low levels could cost the country billions of pounds a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
Who doesn't love a game of Poohsticks? 💚
To celebrate the game created by Winnie the Pooh (with the help of author AA Milne), we’ve come up with a list of some of the best places in our countryside to play Poohsticks 👇
#WinnieThePoohDay
Poohsticks: our favourite bridges to play Winnie the Pooh’s game - CPRE
We love a game of Poohsticks, created by Winnie the Pooh (with the help of author AA Milne). We share some of the best places for a good game.
www.cpre.org.uk
This time of year is a challenging time for many of us.
But what can we learn from our Scandinavian neighbours, who brave harsher and longer winters? ❄️
Today on #BlueMonday, brush off the winter blues with our top tips 👇
How to embrace the season - and yourself - CPRE
This month is apparently so gloomy that the third Monday in January has become known as Blue Monday. But how can we learn to love winter?
www.cpre.org.uk
Nature can do wonders for our mental health and wellbeing 💚
Turn your #BlueMonday bright by signing up to count the stars with us between 26 February - 6 March 🤩 👇
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/95329/data/1?ea.tracking.id=twitter
#StarCount
A kestrel morning. Kestrel with moon, hovering etc…. @Derbyshirebirds @Natures_Voice #MondayMotivation
Farmers and land managers interested in #WoodlandCreation could receive over £10,000 for every hectare of new woodland they create, without taking agricultural land out of use.
Find out more about our England Woodland Creation Offer
https://woodlandcreation.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=PutDownRoots
#OneStepGreener
It was fantastic to see HRH Prince Charles on @BBCTheOneShow yesterday championing our #hedgerows ✊ 💚
We need hedgerows to help protect nature and combat the climate crisis, which is why we're calling for a 40% increase by 2050.
#40by50
Prince Charles: Britain must restore its lost hedgerows that form a 'vital part of the landscape'
Britain has lost around half its hedgerows since the Second World War, with those remaining left in a poor state of repair
www.telegraph.co.uk
This month's #WolfMoon has proven a great way to reconnect with nature for many.
This is a lovely article which beautifully captures the magic of experiencing truly dark skies 😍
We want everyone to be able to experience this 💚
Country diary: The wolf moon makes sky gazers of us all
Cringle Moor, North York Moors: No torches tonight. We have this terawatt dazzler to light our way
www.theguardian.com
Burning coal harms humans, wildlife and the countryside around us. ❌
But despite the UK’s aim to phase out coal by 2035, a new coal mine in Cumbria could be approved in just weeks.
Sign our petition to stop the #CumbriaCoalMine for good 👇
#NoNewCoal
Say no to new coal - CPRE, the countryside charity
Sign the petition
takeaction.cpre.org.uk
'We wouldn’t condone litter in our parks and countryside, so why do we put up with sound pollution?'
We couldn't agree more! 💚
Great article that highlights the impact of noise on both people and wildlife 👇
Noises off: the battle to save our quiet places
We wouldn’t condone litter in our parks and countryside, so why do we put up with sound pollution? Alex Mo...
www.theguardian.com
Did you know that the word 'squirrel' has Greek origins and means 'shadow tail'?
In England, grey squirrels are most common, but if you're lucky you might spot a red or black one 😍
There are only 25,000 black squirrels across the whole of the UK! 👀
#SquirrelAppreciationDay
Will the government put its money where its mouth is? 🤑
We want to see stronger planning protection for our #NationalParks and #AONBs as well as improved access.
Everyone deserves to enjoy and benefit from these fantastic areas of our countryside 💚
Our iconic landscapes: will they get the money they need? - CPRE
We comment on the plans for our national parks and AONBs announced by the government in response to the Glover landscapes review.
www.cpre.org.uk
Love this article from @countrylivinguk on the benefits of hedgelaying for nature and the environment!💚
Find out more about why we're calling for a 40% increase in #hedgerows by 2050 👇
#40by50
Hedgelaying: Why creating a living fence in your garden is one of the best things you can do https://trib.al/7g8ngFZ
Incredible snaps of the #WolfMoon, the first full moon in January 😍
We're keeping our fingers crossed for more clear skies for our #StarCount in February! 🤞
Did you manage to catch a glimpse? Share your pics below!
In pictures: Wolf Moon rises across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
January's full moon is known as the Wolf Moon.
www.bbc.co.uk
"Farmers & land managers are so important to shaping the culture & the wildlife of our #NationalParks [they] need enhanced Govt support to deliver high nature, low carbon & accessible landscapes." our Chief Exec @RoseONei11 responds to Glover announcement. https://www.cnp.org.uk/news/campaign-national-parks-calls-new-landscapes-bill-government-responds-glover-review
#ClimateChange is happening now and is the biggest threat our countryside faces. 🌎
Thankfully, we know the countryside holds some key solutions to the crisis. ✅
Restoring peatland, creating woodland and laying more hedgerows is just a start!
Government says its climate change curbs inadequate
Ministers say coping even with low levels could cost the country billions of pounds a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
Who doesn't love a game of Poohsticks? 💚
To celebrate the game created by Winnie the Pooh (with the help of author AA Milne), we’ve come up with a list of some of the best places in our countryside to play Poohsticks 👇
#WinnieThePoohDay
Poohsticks: our favourite bridges to play Winnie the Pooh’s game - CPRE
We love a game of Poohsticks, created by Winnie the Pooh (with the help of author AA Milne). We share some of the best places for a good game.
www.cpre.org.uk
This time of year is a challenging time for many of us.
But what can we learn from our Scandinavian neighbours, who brave harsher and longer winters? ❄️
Today on #BlueMonday, brush off the winter blues with our top tips 👇
How to embrace the season - and yourself - CPRE
This month is apparently so gloomy that the third Monday in January has become known as Blue Monday. But how can we learn to love winter?
www.cpre.org.uk
Nature can do wonders for our mental health and wellbeing 💚
Turn your #BlueMonday bright by signing up to count the stars with us between 26 February - 6 March 🤩 👇
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/95329/data/1?ea.tracking.id=twitter
#StarCount
A kestrel morning. Kestrel with moon, hovering etc…. @Derbyshirebirds @Natures_Voice #MondayMotivation
