All the benefits of blackberries for both humans and wildlife! Read more
Explore the incredible role of pollinators and why pollination is vital with ecological scientist Jeff Ollerton. From understanding the main groups of pollinators and why they matter, to discovering numerous ways in which we can all help to support their declining numbers. Read more
Find out how we are protecting and helping to grow numbers of six Red-list species at Lark Rise Farm in Cambridgeshire. CRT conservation officer and wildlife expert Vince Lea will explain how the Red-list system works to identify our most endangered species in the country and share our approach to successfully reversing their decline on our farm. Read more
The Countryside Regeneration Trust is very concerned to learn the government could slash the nature-friendly farming budget in England by £100m. Read more
Enjoy the beauty of the countryside everyday with our CRT 2025 A4 wall calendar. 12 beautiful images of wildlife and nature with space to make plans each day. Read more
Discover how we are restoring floodplain meadows and why this rare habitat is vital to our countryside, with conservationist and floodplain meadow expert Helena Darragh. Read more
We would love to speak to you about the work of the Countryside Regeneration Trust. If you would like a statement, commentary or interview with our staff or tenant farmers or graziers, please get in touch. Read more
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and inspirational Volunteer Manager to join our team. Read more
Adding more native wildflowers and meadow grasses to enhance our floodplain fields for biodiversity at Bere Marsh Farm, Dorset Read more
We celebrated #Farm24 with our tenants and graziers. The 24-hour digital event is hosted by Morrisons and The Farmers Guardian. Read more
Discover some of our biggest triumphs for wildlife conservation this year so far, thanks to the hard work of our conservation team and volunteers, and the support of our CRT Friends. Read more
Hear from our conservation team, sharing some lovely wildlife success stories on our farms. Read more
The first Albion calf has been born at Bray's Farm in Surrey. This critically rare breed, which is on the Rare Breed Survival Trust’s Watchlist. Read more
The CRT is celebrating the success of our barn owls at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset. We're delighted to report they have bred again this year. Read more
At the Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT), we have been working hard with a number of organisations, including the Waterlife Recovery Trust (WRT), to protect water voles and boost their numbers. Read more
Work experience students from two schools in Cambridgeshire had a fantastic adventure learning about conservation work at Lark Rise Farm with our CRT conservation officer Vince Lea. Read more
Wildflower meadows are certainly beautiful and vibrant to look at – but they are also vital for our countryside and play a crucial role in the ecosystem. They are important for: Biodiversity Soil health Carbon sequestration Farm resilience Read more
It's five years since our orchards were planted at Lark Rise Farm in Cambridgeshire and this year we're expecting a bumper crop! Read more
Our lapwing population at Lark Rise Farm in Cambridgeshire is now well-established – and we’ve celebrated an excellent breeding season. Read more
During a recent bat walk, visitors saw three bat species. Don't worry if you missed out though, you can book onto our next bat walk on Saturday, September 21st. Read more
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The Countryside Regeneration Trust (CRT) calls on all political parties to create effective policies that acknowledge a future where agricultural practices are perfectly aligned with the protection and restoration of the country's ecosystems. Read more
The CRT wants to thank all our wonderful volunteers who work so hard across our farms to help us protect and regenerate our precious countryside. Read more
Brian was a wonderful man with a kind and gentle soul. He was always happy out in nature, spending time with friends and family or fixing up a vintage car. He was quick with a smile, a joke, and a practical hand. His knowledge of all things nature was amazing. Everyone who knew him will know something wonderful about a plant or bird that they never knew before. Family and friends will have many happy stories of his willingness to help practically. As fast as someone could ask advice abo Read more