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A brief guide on how to follow the countryside code
The Countryside Code, issued by Natural England is designed to make rural areas safe for visitors to enjoy, without infringing the rights of those for whom the countryside is a place of work. Make sure you know how to act on your country rambles this summer.
Great British Beach Clean finds PPE littering the UK’s shorelines
Single-use PPE is quickly finding its way to the ocean, showing that the global coronavirus pandemic is having a damaging impact on the environment.
John Craven: Why we should all know the Countryside Code
With more people visiting the countryside during the Coronavirus outbreak, the Nation should know the Countryside Code, says Countryfile presenter John Craven.
Britain's growing litter problem: why is it so bad and how to take action
From the verges of rural roads to mountain tops, litter is a big problem in the countryside. Here we investigate Britain's growing litter problem and the solutions to help keep our green spaces clean.
Podcast: A Somerset beach ramble to tackle the menace of litter
The BBC Countryfile Magazine team headed to Clevedon in Somerset to clean the beaches of litter. Have a listen and find how to join our Litter Heroes campaign in episode 10, season 2 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Litter Heroes Campaign: what is it and how to get involved
BBC Countryfile Magazine is joining forces with The Outdoor Guide, Keep Britain Tidy, the RSPCA and many others to launch the Litter Heroes Campaign. Find out how you can get involved in our litter guide.
Beach cleaning events to join
Help keep the coast tidy by taking part in a beach clean – here is a selection of beach cleaning events taking place this year.
Paddle and pick: raising awareness of plastic pollution in Devon
Writer and environmentalist Anna Turns navigates the Salcombe estuary in Devon by paddleboard toraise awareness about the need to cut down our consumption of single-use plastics.
Five big stories affecting rural Britain right now
Increasing litter, dirtier rivers and a fall in migrant farm labour - Countryfile Magazine reports from BBC's rural affairs committee on the issues currently affecting rural Britain
Trashing Eden: How our countryside became a dumping ground
With fly-tipping now topping 900,000 cases a year and litter costing us £1billion, a load of rubbish is blighting our best-loved beauty spots.
Walkers urged to leave no trace in Britain’s bothies
The Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) is calling on hillwalkers and climbers to take their litter away with them, in a bid to keep the free shelters clean.
Dog poo bags a blemish on the countryside
Bags of dog faeces left in the countryside across Britain are angering locals and leading to discussions over what can be done to combat irresponsible pet owners.
23 tonnes of rubbish cleared from Brighton beach
Brighton beach-goers left a record 23 tonnes of litter behind them last weekend, according to figures released by Brighton and Hove City Council.
