For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Good morning! 🌅

Have you noticed the beautiful autumn mists on your morning walk?

Whether through forest, moorland or your local green space, we'd love to see your photos. 📸

Join our Family Wildlife Walk led by The Wildlife Trust (@wildlifebcn) at 10am on Saturday 25th Sept in People's Park.

It'll include a nature trail, learning about the area and a chance to create mini wildflower meadows. More info and how to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/170444478022

'Ministers drop shake-up of #planning laws'
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ministers-drop-shake-up-of-planning-laws-6k3cbq00w

#housing #greenbelt #community #localism
@CommunityPlann1 @CPRELondon @CpreEssex @CPREKent @civic_voice @CPREBerkshire @cprebucks @CPREBeds @CPRESurrey @DrAshleyBowes @leanahosea @GbeltTv @CrispinBlunt

After almost 30 years of planting trees we know that we need to protect our newly planted saplings from rabbits, deer and other external factors, but doing so whilst also reducing the impact of plastic on our environment has always been tricky.

More at https://www.marstonvale.org/blog/the-future-of-tree-tubes

#Heather on our #heathland now in full bloom at Lord's Hill, Shire Oak Heath & Oak Wood #RushmerePark
One of only 3 remaining #heathland sites in #Bedfordshire it stores carbon & supports #wildlife which cannot survive in any other habitat.
https://www.greensandtrust.org/heathland-recreation-at-rushmere

A year ago, the government published its blueprint for the biggest shake-up of the planning system since the Second World War.

Their proposals still threaten local democracy, green spaces and affordable housing.

But where are we, one year on? Find out 👇 https://www.cpre.org.uk/opinions/planning-for-the-future-the-white-paper-one-year-on/

Chilterns and Cotswolds earmarked for national park status - Telegraph https://c-js.uk/2Wfkgoi

Did you know that #GreensandCountry contains all of Bedfordshire’s remaining heathland, more than half of its woodland and 29 historic parklands.

http://ow.ly/55nu50FKYZ7

We have an office assistant vacancy in our busy reception dealing with visitors, enquiries and giving support to all of us at 43 Bromham Road.
https://www.cvsbeds.org.uk/jobs

@IMPAKTorg @FFL_Bedford @YWBefrienders @BDCPS @CPREBeds

The Oxford-Cambridge Arc is a controversial project that could see a huge swathe of development across five counties.

With the consultation live, CPRE’s Andrew Wood, explains his perspective on the developing project and the challenges it presents.
https://www.cpre.org.uk/opinions/taking-a-wide-view/