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We are the countryside charity

We work across Lancashire, the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, with communities, businesses and government, to stand up for our countryside and green spaces.

Volunteer stories: Eyes and Ears

Leanne talks about the role of being an Eyes and Ears Volunteer

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90 years since the Kinder Trespass

Highlighting the importance of the Right to Roam

Pendle Hill

14th August: Downham and Rimington History Walk

Join us for a fascinating rural history walk!

Explore the Countryside

Exploring Rooley Moor

Rooley Moor – countryside rich in history on Rochdale’s doorstep

Truly green kale: farmer Chris Molyneux on soil health

Improving soil health and yields: Chris Molyneux of Molyneux Kale

What gets built where

Locating brownfield sites missing from the register

9 steps to influence a planning application

A 9-step guide to responding to a planning application

Counting hedgerow species on a CPRE farm walk

Samlesbury Litter Pick

What gets built where

Lancashire

Greater Manchester ‘Places for everyone’ joint development plan

The countryside next door

Lancashire

CPRE believes Green Belt land in the Guide/Belthorn area should stay green

Fracking

Lancashire

Ellesmere Port to stay Frack Free!

Strategic Rail

Lancashire

A win for countryside campaigners as harmful HS2 route is scrapped!

Zero waste

Lancashire

Simonswood waste incinerator would harm the Green Belt

Tranquil places

Lancashire

HS2 Phase 2b: Crewe – Manchester Environmental Statement Consultation

The countryside next door

Lancashire

Success: Bredbury Industrial Estate Expansion rejected!

The countryside next door

Lancashire

Cuerdale Garden Village: CPRE’s view

Focus on COP26

Why is the COP26 conference so important for the countryside?

CPRE at COP26: the climate emergency, rural threats and solutions

Marching for climate justice in Glasgow: CPRE says ‘Plan 4 Nature Now’!

CPRE staff and volunteers march for climate justice for all in Glasgow

Manchester’s March for Climate Justice: 6th November

Photos from the Manchester March for Climate Justice, 6th November 2021