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Social media's impact on the countryside needs to be considered as part of a refresh for the countryside code

Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and the Countryside Code launched the 2025 Stakeholder Survey

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Sat Nav sign in the countryside (Image: Stephen Ramsden)
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Sat Nav sign in the countryside (Image: Stephen Ramsden)

On August 6, the Countryside Code Stakeholder Survey 2025 was launched by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales. Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, have a joint statutory duty to...

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