For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Great article in #planningresource today on much needed clarifications for planning committees etc in these strange times. How the coronavirus is affecting day-to-day planning work | Planning Resource https://www.planningresource.co.uk/article/1677718

We love the sight of the clouds of snow-white flowers that coat blackthorn hedgerows in spring. 😊

Blackthorn is best known for its rich, dark fruits - the sloe berry. In folklore it's associated with all thing witchcraft, possibly due to its spiny thorns! #SpringIsComing

Wood anemones are one of the first woodland flowers of spring, and carpet ancient woodland with their brilliant white blooms.

They're also known as windflower, thimbleweed, and smell fox, due to the musky smell of their leaves! Have you seen any yet? #SpringIsComing

Did you know you can become a member of CPRE from just £3 a month which helps us to campaign for important matters that affect our countryside? For more information and to become a member visit https://www.cpre.org.uk/get-involved/donations-and-membership/become-a-member/ #Countryside #Members #CPREBucks

Done properly, new onshore wind can help support a thriving rural economy and tackle the #ClimateEmergency.

However, landscape sensitivity, impact on cultural heritage and the involvement of local communities must be a central factor in future projects.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51708817

Today, we’re joining @RamblersGB to call on the @ukhomeofice and @patel4witham to rethink changes to trespass laws, which could have a significant impact on access to the countryside.

Let’s break down the barriers to the countryside not raise them up! https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/rethink-trespass-law-ramblers-urge-priti-patel-8ghgj3m8n

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/

⭐ #StarCount is now live! ⭐

You can take part and submit a count any evening from tonight until 28 February. Help us celebrate the wonder of a star-filled sky – one of the most magical sights you can see in our countryside. Get involved 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/get-involved/take-action/star-count-2020/

Here are five ways you can help make the countryside a better place for everyone #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

🌳 Plant a tree
🚜 Buy local produce
♻️ Refuse, reuse, recycle
🚶‍♂️ Go for a walk with a loved one in your local park or countryside
💚 Join CPRE, the countryside charity.