For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Insects are dying out up to 8 times faster than larger animals. You can help in your garden & community by:
🐝 Leaving some areas untidy
🐝 Letting some grass grow long
🐝 Letting dandelions & clover grow
🐝 Not using weedkillers & pesticides
🐝 More: http://bit.ly/2FCEJYz

Changing trespass laws could deter people from getting outside and enjoying all the benefits of spending time in the countryside.

We've joined with @friends_earth @RamblersGB and others to write to @ukhomeoffice voicing our concerns. https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/changes-to-trespass-rules-would-create-more-hurdles-to-countryside-access/

Being able to spend time in green space is important for all of us, whatever age you are.

Nothing captures this more than this photo from David. He says: 'This is my 93-year-old mum, Lorna, who I live with and take care of... walking round our local Charlton Lakes today.' 😍💚😊

'Observing nature is about looking outwards and helps to anchor us during these distressing times.'

Find it tough to stay connected to nature at the moment?

Susie White @cottagegardener has five ways to stay connected this January. ❄️🌸🐦👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/a-month-in-the-countryside-connecting-with-nature-in-january/

Of course, renewed interest in the countryside is to be celebrated. But, how does the countryside cope with the extra demand? Ellie’s at Cheddar Gorge to find out more… #Countryfile

⭐SAVE THE DATE: #StarCount is back!⭐

Between 6-14 February we want you to count the stars to help us map the nation’s view of the night sky. Will you take part?

This year, we're asking everyone to take part from home only. Sign up >>
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/73245/data/1?ea.tracking.id=twitter

The environmental message of today's #visionforplanning is quite simple, really:

optimising land use to restore our #environment & avert #climatechange should be a core purpose of #planning.

#Nature isn't a constraint in planning, it's an objective.

https://www.wcl.org.uk/docs/Vision%20for%20planning.pdf

Big thank you to @ChrisPincher @EmmaMarsh5 @joannaaverley and @PaulMiner3 for speaking at our #VisionforPlanning event and @amylame for her fantastic chairing.

We look forward to working with our coalition partners and @MHCLG to deliver a gold-standard planning system.

We must not contribute further to the #ClimateEmergency with more car-dependent development.
We urge @ChrisPincher and @MHCLG to embed sustainable public transport and safer cycling and walking routes in the planning system. #VisionForPlanning
https://www.cpre.org.uk/resources/joint-vision-for-planning-2021/

Organisations unite against #neonicotinoids decision @DefraGovUK @DefraChiefScien @LabourDefra https://www.pan-uk.org/organisations-unite-against-neonicotinoids-decision/ #neonics #UnitedAgainstNeonics