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We are the countryside

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We are the countryside

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

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What we care about

We want to connect people to the countryside. wherever they live.

Our areas of work

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Get involved

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 things to see and do in the countryside near you? We can help.

Explore things to do

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CPRE welcomes the new Labour government

We’re ready to work with Labour for a thriving countryside.

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Mary-Ann Ochota elected president of CPRE

We’re looking forward to working with Mary-Ann for a thriving countryside.

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Summer general election ‘make or break’ for our countryside

A general election has been announced for 4 July.

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Latest news

What gets built and where

Rachel Reeves announces planning changes to boost housebuilding

Campaigning

CPRE welcomes the new Labour government

About CPRE

Mary-Ann Ochota elected president of CPRE

Climate emergency

Sussex

Rooftop solar – a win for climate change and the Sussex countryside

Renewable energy

Wiltshire

Save One Tree Hill from solar farm development

Climate emergency

It’s London Climate Action Week

Cleaner countryside

Somerset

Our litter project gets a boost with a generous donation from SUEZ

Climate emergency

Surrey

CPRE welcomes landmark judgment by Supreme Court

Latest features

Why ‘land use’ should be a priority for the new government

Land is one of if not the most vital resources we have.

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How our campaigning helps protect the countryside for everyone’s benefit

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Liberal Democrats manifesto: CPRE analysis

Find out how the Liberal Democrat manifesto lines up with CPRE’s.

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