We’re the Campaign to Protect Rural England. We shape and promote solutions for the sustainable use of land to protect and regenerate the countryside.
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Green Belt land is increasingly being used for walking and recreation. 🚶 💚
Many of us visited historic sites and beauty spots during lockdown to help boost mental and physical health. 😌
And the trend continues. 📈 👇
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#CountrysideNextDoor
ALT Woman taking selfie in front of historic site.
The Green Belt covers 12.5% of England and includes:
👉 Over 6,000 miles of public rights of way
👉 34% of all of England's nature reserves
👉 22% of historic parks and gardens
Our #CountrysideNextDoor is valuable, which is why we must protect it 💚 👇
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For many of us, the #CountrysideNextDoor offers a quiet refuge away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 💚
What does the countryside next door mean to you? Let us know! 👇
Thank you @SelaineSaxby @VictoriaPrentis @GreenJennyJones @Wera_Hobhouse @DerekThomasUK for joining us at the launch of our #CountrysideNextDoor report today!
We're calling on the government to fully invest in the Green Belt, level up access to nature and boost wellbeing. 💚✊
ALT CPRE CEO Crispin Truman with Baroness Jones at the launch of our Green Belt report.
ALT CRRE Chair, Simon Murray, with Defra minister, Victoria Prentis, at the launch of our Green Belt report.
ALT CPRE's Paul Miner speaking at the launch of our Green Belt report.
During May, hawthorn flowers cover hedgerows top to bottom and you'll often find cow parsley growing along the base of the hedge. 💚
Have you spotted any hedgerow flowers in your area? 😍
Let us know in the comments! 👇
It's #WorldMeditiationDay! 😌🙏
Why not stop to take in the tranquility of your local countryside or green space? 💚
Or if you're rushed for time, check out our video and be transported to the tranquil sounds of nature! 👇
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Looking up at a starry night sky is a magical sight and one that we believe everyone should be able to experience, wherever they live. 🤩
Use our interactive map to find your count and discover the darkest spots near you 👇
cpre.org.uk/starcount
#StarCount
The magic of nature can be seen in a starry sky. 🤩
3% of people who participated in our #StarCount counted more than 30 stars, meaning they enjoyed truly dark skies.
See the results in full 👇
cpre.org.uk/news/night-skies…
Our #StarCount results show that 1 in 2 people - or 49% - counted ten stars or fewer, indicating severe light pollution.
This is a drop from 61% in 2020, with working from home and concerns over rising energy costs a likely explanation.
Read more 👇
cpre.org.uk/news/night-skies…
Today is #LoveATreeDay 🌳 🌲 💚
Trees are the earth's longest living organisms and do wonders for the environment by absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
They're also lovely to marvel at on walks in the countryside. 😍
Do you have a favourite tree? Let us know! 👇
