Protecting Rural England

Over the past century, unprecedented economic, social and political changes have transformed the English rural landscape, bringing new housing, towns, roads, infrastructure and enterprise. Amongst the environmental organisations seeking to manage these changes The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) led the charge. Matthew Kelly traces the development of the organisation and shows how by responding to the demands placed on rural England, it became a more democratic, inclusive, and environmental organisation, and in turn more representative of the spirit of the country.