For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

"Having a clear view of a beautiful, starry sky is one of the joys of our countryside and is something we are keen to protect" 🌠

Find out more about the recent star count results from our article here 👇
https://www.cprebucks.org.uk/news/star-count-2022-results/

🎉The results from Gov's recent Attitudes Survey in Bucks show our messages are getting through!🎉

Thank you to everyone who responded! ☺️

Find the Statement of Consultation and more info here 👇
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/local-development-plans-info/buckinghamshire-local-plan/

Prime Day is back, 12th-13th July!
Amazon will be doubling donations to CPRE Bucks on all eligible purchases made with AmazonSmile during the 48-hour event. Simply shop with AmazonSmile ON in the app or at http://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1163356-0.

Every donation helps! 💚

🧵Plans for a huge film studio on #GreenBelt land in Little Marlow have been submitted to @BucksCouncil. Anyone opposed has just 4 weeks to register their concerns, the same as when someone applies to fit a dormer window. It could take that long to read the 400+ documents 1/3

Hedgerows are crucial to our countryside, helping to tackle climate change and biodiversity decline🌿

The new dates for National Hedgerow Week 2022 are 17/09-25/09!🎉

Stay up to date here 👉https://treecouncil.org.uk/season.../national-hedgerow-week/

And check out our Hedgerow Campaign 👉https://cprebucks.org.uk/news/our-hedgerow-campaign/

Want to help in the protection of your local countryside? 🌳

CPRE Bucks are looking for new volunteers! 💡

Find out more opportunities and details below 👇
https://www.cprebucks.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/

Kudos to the team at lovereading4kids for taking the hard work out of eco-conscious book-buying with their list of 70 books for a Greener Future 👇 https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/collections/eco-reads-70-books-for-a-greener-future-6262#.Yo-e2NyJBsE.twitter

We couldn't let Throwback Thursday pass without a shout out to the awesome Aylesbury Three. Happy World Otter Day everyone ! #OtterDay #Tbt
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=318816306247415

The results for the 2022 #StarCount are in!⭐️

Severe light pollution continues to fall nationwide since its 2020 peak 🌠

Yet Bucks has seen a rise by 4% since last year, with 6 in 10 participants experiencing it 🌃

Found out more 👇
https://pressat.co.uk/releases/star-study-finds-light-pollution-in-buckinghamshire-has-increased-0b9ab402149f2326da0063786701caf7/

A lot can change in 4 years, esp. when it comes to local housing needs. 🏡

We think the Government’s Standard Method used by planning authorities since 2018 is now out of touch with reality and urgently needs updating.

If you agree, sign the petition: https://tinyurl.com/mrxhjszw

A new Natural History GCSE has been approved by the Government 🌳

From 2025 students will learn about British wildlife and sustainability issues 📖

This is a great step towards improving young people's understanding of the environment and conservation💚

https://inews.co.uk/news/education/government-new-natural-history-gcse-wildlife-climate-change-1585522

Today marks #WorldEarthDay2022 with a focus on shifting towards greener practises.🌍

Planting or protecting hedgerows (like the one below) is a great way to be more sustainable and help fight climate change.🌿

Find out more here:
https://cprebucks.org.uk/what-we-care-about/what-gets-built-and-where-2/
(📷by CPRE volunteer)