For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Hedgerows are the humble heroes of our countryside: great for the climate, nature and people.
That’s why we want to see more hedgerows across the country.
Sign our petition calling on the government to stand up for hedgerows #40by50

https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/85848/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=local-groups

Like trees, the humble hedgerow can store carbon and help slow #ClimateChange.
But while the government has targets for tree-planting, there are none for hedgerows.
Sign the petition to help us change that #40by50
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/85848/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=local-groups

Hedgerows are our largest nature reserve. More than 2000 species depend on UK hedgerows, and planting more could help slow and reverse nature’s decline. Will you sign the petition calling on the government to act? #40by50

https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/85848/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=local-groups

Burrow Mump, given to @nationaltrust as a WW2 memorial for quiet reflection.

Now an unauthorised motocross site nearby is causing unbearable noise & environmental damage.

We challenge damaging developments like this in #Somerset every week. Join us https://tinyurl.com/5exb8rer

We need to act to save and restore these
unsung heroes of the countryside.
We need a 40% increase by 2050 at the
latest. This means over 4,000 miles of new
and restored hedgerows per year, starting
now.
Will you tell the government to act? #40by50
https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/85848/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=local-groups

Congratulations Mark Lewis - July lottery winner.

Thanks to everyone who supports our work by buying a ticket. Tickets are £12 each and last all year.
https://tinyurl.com/v4unsjew

#countryside #charity #planning #lottery #fundraising #somerset
photo by Jenny Litten

We've enjoyed sharing our sunsets & here's a sunrise to round things off. #Somerset Levels - pure pleasure in the morning" by Neill McGrath.

We'll share more #photo #competition entries with a different theme soon.
Lots of time to get your entries in https://tinyurl.com/4f75ybxa

Another #sunset from #burnhamonsea. We love the tiny sunset in the camera!
Photo by Mariana Ciolea

#somerset #photography #landscapephotography #Seascape

https://tinyurl.com/4f75ybxa

Summer's back at last! Here's a stunning Stogumber #sunset to celebrate. "Lose yourself among the flowers" by Hannah Schweitzer.
The meadow is raising funds for @st_marg

To enter our #photography competition, visit https://tinyurl.com/4f75ybxa

#meadow #wildflowers #somerset

A wintry sunset this time - Johnson Park, Yeovil - taken by Chelsea Smalling, age 17. Our competition is open to adults and under 18s and we have a £100 prize for each category
https://tinyurl.com/4f75ybxa
#Somerset #photographytwitter #sunset

We love the colours & moody skies on Lucie McDowell's photo, Quantock's photo - "Nature at its best"

https://tinyurl.com/4f75ybxa to enter our competition

#photography #somerset #quantockhills #horses #ponies #countryside #clouds #sunset @quantockhillsaonb @FrofQuantock

Another #somerset sunset. This one is by Derrick Slater and shows a field in Meare, near #Glastonbury

We're posting sunsets for the next few days. Send us yours & we can keep posting them - and you might win £100! Details at https://tinyurl.com/4f75ybxa

Perfect end to a perfect day by Anna D'Adamo.

#sunset #somerset #photography #competition #naturephotography #burnhamonsea

This #internationalplasticbagfreeday say no to plastic bags and shop in style with our NEW cotton tote bags. Just £5 inc P&P - proceeds support our work for #Somerset #countryside
http://ow.ly/o2Cs50FnH8x

#plasticfreejuly @PlasticFreeJuly #plasticfree #plasticpollution