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
CRT PR and Policy Officer Rebecca Dutton recently attended the Regenerative Agriculture Conference with The Green Farm Collective in Albrighton, Shropshire. Read more
The CRT has issued an open letter to East West Rail urging the company to change its proposed route through regenerative arable farmland known as Westfield at Lark Rise Farm in Cambridgeshire. Read more
A spectacular morning for our annual Dawn Chorus Walk at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset with more than 20 species of birds spotted. Read more
Today is World Migratory Bird Day – and a time to celebrate the many migratory birds which benefit from the wildlife-rich habitats on CRT land. Read more
Thanks to our Twelve Gifts of Christmas fundraising campaign, we've been able to build new hedgehog shelters for our farms at Awnells and Turnastone Court. Read more
Join CRT Volunteers for an introduction to Scything with expert Danny Hodgson Read more
Volunteers at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset have made boxes for barn owls, which will be installed at Brays Farm in Surrey. Read more
Thanks to generous donations from the public, we've made 20 wildlife boxes for dormice for several of our Countryside Regeneration Trust properties. Read more
Two new residents have made their home at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset and are already squealing with excitement and busy rootling around. Read more
Thanks to money raised in our Twelve Gifts of Christmas campaign, we were thrilled to buy new withies to plant in our osier beds at Bere Marsh Farm. These willows will help provide important habitat for wildlife. Read more