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April 2023
Dear John
We’re excited to share with you that we’re an official partner of The Big Help Out [[link removed]] , a nationwide volunteering event to mark the King’s coronation on Saturday 6
May.
As part of this, we're launching Hedgelife Help Out
[[link removed]] , your opportunity to help us build a picture of the health of our country's
hedgerows throughout the month of May. Read on to find out how you can get
involved.
Did you know that today marks the start of International Dark Skies Week
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February and will be sharing the results with you very soon. In the meantime,
scroll down to find out how you can help take action on light pollution.
With warmer and lighter days now ahead of us, we hope you get to spend some
quality time enjoying all the benefits nature has to offer. Nature writer
Alexandra Pearce-Broomhead shares what wildlife to look out for in your local
countryside and green spaces this month.
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JOIN IN WITH HEDGELIFE HELP OUT
Between 1-31 May, join in with Hedgelife Help Out
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use the information you send us to build up a picture of hedgerows across the
country and how they can be improved. It'll also be a fun activity whether you
choose to do it solo or with friends, family or your local community. Sign up
below and show your support for hedgerows!
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TAKE ACTION ON LIGHT POLLUTION THIS INTERNATIONAL DARK SKIES WEEK
Dark, starry skies are a special feature of our countryside. But as light
pollution has increased, many of us are no longer enjoying truly dark skies –
and it’s having a negative impact on the wildlife that rely on darkness, too. We
need to show our MPs that acting to reduce light pollution and increasing dark
skies will be better for people, nature and the climate. If you haven’t already,
can you take a moment to email your MP?
Email my MP
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GROUNDBREAKING REPORT: 91% IN RURAL AREAS SEE HOMELESSNESS RISE
A new report shows that the countryside is beset by a ‘hidden homelessness’
crisis driven by soaring housing costs and a gaping shortfall in local authority
funding. This year-long study was commissioned by English Rural and co-funded by
a coalition of rural charities and housing associations (including CPRE). Click
below to read the report in full.
Read more
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WILDLIFE TO WATCH OUT FOR IN APRIL
As warmth settles over the landscape in April, nature begins to spring into
life. From the emergence of bluebells to bats, water voles, and skylarks like
the one pictured, read on to find out what wildlife you might encounter in your
local countryside or green space this month.
Read more
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BECOME A REGULAR GIVER AND SECURE A BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR COUNTRYSIDE
Together, we’ve already achieved some great victories for our precious green
spaces - from forcing planning u-turns, to keeping fracking off the table and
standing up for our hedgerows. Could you help us go that step further by setting
up a regular gift today? Our vision is a thriving, beautiful countryside for
everyone to enjoy. And with your support, we can turn this vision into reality.
Join today
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Best wishes,
Cat
Cat Rowland
Digital Engagement Officer
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