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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 stargazing or a good walk near you? We can help.

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Local transport

Our research identifies rural ‘transport deserts’: do you live in one?

Our research has identified areas with low rural public transport provision – and we’re campaigning for change.

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Climate emergency

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

We support the findings of the Committee on Climate Change report that the way we use land needs to change in order to address the climate crisis.

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What gets built and where

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Badly designed homes – what can we do?

Great housing design means homes that work well for residents and communities – but too few houses meet these conditions, especially in rural areas.

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What our countryside and green spaces need from the new government

Farming

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

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Welcoming new Bills for climate and nature

Farming

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Innovation on county farms

Campaigning

What the countryside needs from the new government

England’s best spots for stargazing

Discover some of the best places in England to enjoy our starry skies.

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Written in the stars

CPRE has long worked for dark skies over our countryside, not least to allow for the breathtaking experience of stargazing. Here, professional star-spotter Gary Fildes shares his journey to becoming a professional astronomer – and what the dark skies over Northumberland mean to him.

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Peace of mind

Lots of us know that time in the countryside can make us feel better. But some organisations are going a step further and using the countryside tonic.

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#StarCount is now open! We want you to tell us how many stars you can see within the constellation of Orion, and we’ll ... produce a new map of the nation’s view of the night sky. Here’s how to take part 👉 http://www.cpre.org.uk/starcount

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This week of #StarCount is when we are expecting the darkest skies – a perfect opportunity to gaze at the magical ... night sky and help us map the nation’s view of the stars. Here’s how to take part 👉 http://www.cpre.org.uk/starcount

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Have you noticed early signs of spring this year? #SignsOfSpring 🌼🌸 ... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/21/it-is-a-little-puzzling-readers-on-early-signs-of-spring?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco

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⭐️ #StarCount is live!⭐️

From today until 28 February, help us celebrate our starry skies by counting the stars ... you can see within the constellation of Orion. Will you be taking part?

Read this thread for how to take part, or head to our website 👉https://www.cpre.org.uk/get-involved/take-action/star-count-2020/

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The countryside is for everyone, and has such an important role to play in tackling the ... climate emergency.

You're an inspiration to all of us! 💚

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⭐ #StarCount is now live! ⭐

You can take part and submit a count any evening from tonight until 28 February. Help ... us celebrate the wonder of a star-filled sky – one of the most magical sights you can see in our countryside. Get involved 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/get-involved/take-action/star-count-2020/

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Want to join the CPRE team? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to be our new Public Affairs Officer....

You'll help deliver our parliamentary engagement and support our public-facing campaigns.

Deadline: 9 March #charityjobs https://www.cpre.org.uk/jobs/public-affairs-officer/

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Who wouldn’t love to see a view like this? 😍

Sadly not all of us can see many stars at night. Help us reclaim our ... dark skies taking part in our #StarCount, starting from tomorrow!

Here’s how 👉 http://www.cpre.org.uk/starcount

📸 Matthew Savage