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Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) South Yorkshire
protecting the countryside - for the nation, for the future

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"Oh, to be in England now that April's there..."

 

Green Belts give us a place to relax and enjoy the countryside.

Green Belts keep the city in the city.

Green Belt is countryside next to urban areas where there is a risk that the openness will be invaded by urban sprawl.



Image of Loxley Valley - photographed by Peter Wood Areas are specifically designated as Green Belt to:

  • Protect the countryside from urban sprawl

  • Encourage urban regeneration

  • Stop towns from merging into each other

  • Protect the countryside setting of historic towns and cities

Green Belts could do even more. If we protect them, improve their quality and quantity, make it easier for people to visit them and help farmers and landowners to maintain them, Green Belts will bring greater health, social, recreational and quality of life rewards.

Green Belts cover 13% of England — which is too much to ignore and too little to squander.

The openness of Green Belt land needs to be cherished and protected permanently. That way, Green Belts will protect our countryside and help regenerate our cities — and they will be able to do even more for us. With confidence in their permanence, we can work to make Green Belts play an even greater role in improving our quality of life.

Picture top left: Wood Anemones in Green Belt woodland near Rotherham - photographed by Richard Gray
Picture right: Loxley Valley - photographed by Peter Wood

Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), Peak District & South Yorkshire has been caring for the countryside in the Peak District & South Yorkshire area for over 80 years and runs CPRE, South Yorkshire and Friends of the Peak District. The Campaign to Protect Rural England, PDSY is an independent charity and exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

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