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We campaign for a sustainable future for the English countryside, a vital but undervalued environmental, economic and social asset to the nation. We highlight threats and promote positive solutions.

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Welcome to CPRE Debates

Thanks for visiting CPRE's blog. CPRE is a registered charity which campaigns for a sustainable future for the English countryside, a vital but undervalued environmental, economic and social asset to the nation. Find out more about us and our views at www.cpre.org.uk

What future for the countryside?

This blog is based on a discussion pamphlet produced following a debate on land use we held at our 80th anniversary conference last year. It sets out some provocative proposals about a possible future vision for the countryside.

The pamphlet is intended to provoke debate and doesn't represent current CPRE policy. But it does point to crucial questions facing the countryside over the next twenty years. We want to hear your thoughts - good or bad - on it. You can download the summary and full pamphlet by clicking on the links below:

> Towards a 2026 Vision - summary (PDF 75KB)
> 20:26 Vision - What future for the countryside? (PDF 1.3MB)