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We are the countryside charity

We value the English countryside for its beauty, diversity and tranquillity. 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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Love the countryside? Want to help us make it even better? Find out how.

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Zero waste

North Yorkshire

The deposit return recycling scheme is delayed… again

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Local transport

North Yorkshire

Our new report shows that a bus for every village, every hour is possible

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What gets built where

North Yorkshire

Masterplan for more than 1,670 Middlesbrough homes is back!!!

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The countryside next door

North Yorkshire

Pressure on our Green Belts quadruples – just when we need our green spaces

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Community

North Yorkshire

Free Trees for community woodlands

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What gets built where

North Yorkshire

Harrogate Spring Water plant expansion into woodland rejected!!

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Landscapes

North Yorkshire

“MY BEAUTIFUL NORTH YORKSHIRE LANDSCAPE”

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The countryside next door

North Yorkshire

Changes to trespass rules would create more hurdles to countryside access

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Competitions

North Yorkshire’s Best Churchyard Competition 2021

North Yorkshire’s Best Churchyard Competition 2021

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Photo Competition 2021

Photo Competition 2021

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