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

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

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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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Local transport

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

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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

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Innovation on county farms

England’s best spots for stargazing

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

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Sounds of the night

If you’re joining us to Star Count this month, take the opportunity to listen out for some winter wildlife

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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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Did you know that the tawny owl call ‘Tu-whit-to-woo’ is made up of two birds calling to each other? The female ... might say ‘ke-wick’ and the male replies ‘hoouh’. 🦉

Check out our guide to the nocturnal nature you could encounter when doing a #StarCount 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/sounds-of-the-night/

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A spectacular starry sky is our #MondayMotivaton

The Milky Way is one of the most amazing sights you can see in our ... countryside. But light pollution means that many of us can’t see the stars. Help us change this. Take part in #StarCount https://bit.ly/2HqdaCt

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Can’t see the stars? There are three types of light pollution: skyglow, glare and light intrusion – one or all of ... those may be affecting your view of the night sky.

Help us reclaim our dark skies by taking part in our #StarCount. Find out how 👇 http://www.cpre.org.uk/starcount

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Heading out to do a #StarCount tonight? Here are our five ways for making your star count sparkle. ✨

Pro tip – take ... a flask of something hot – you can get cold very quickly at this time of year! ☕
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/five-ways-to-make-your-star-count-sparkle/

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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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Take part in Star Count

We are the countryside charity

What we care about

Get involved

Discover our countryside

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

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

Badly designed homes – what can we do?

Latest news

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

Rutland 2036

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

Badly designed homes – what can we do?

What our countryside and green spaces need from the new government

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

Welcoming new Bills for climate and nature

Innovation on county farms

Discover our countryside

England’s best spots for stargazing

Sounds of the night

Written in the stars

Peace of mind

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