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  • Update on landmark legal case against green energy developer

    News story
    Mark Burton provides an update on the landmark case being bought about by farmers in Wales against a green energy developer. Published on 24 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    The case could fundamentally shift the relationship between rural communities and energy companies
    Title
    Update on landmark legal case against green energy developer

  • Understanding rural crime

    Article
    Farmers needed for new research project Published on 20 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    The Midlands
    Strapline
    Farmers needed for new research project
    Title
    Understanding rural crime

  • Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?

    Blog
    The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes Published on 6 May 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes
    Title
    Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?

  • Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?

    Blog
    CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it Published on 1 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Jonathan Thompson
    Strapline
    CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it
    Title
    Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?

  • UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

    Library
    Published on 19 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Graham Clark
    Strapline
    UKWAS ConsultatiThe CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
    Title
    UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

  • UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

    Policy
    This is the CLA's response to the revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Published on 19 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Graham Clark
    Strapline
    The CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
    Title
    UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

  • Trees for Climate Funding in Nottinghamshire

    Article
    Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts Published on 23 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Peter Ewin
    Regions
    The East
    Strapline
    Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
    Title
    Trees for Climate Funding in Nottinghamshire

  • Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching

    News story
    Longer jail sentences and new orders welcomed by CLA in fight against coursing gangs. Learn why this is such a step forward for rural crime prevention Published on 12 May 2026
    Authors
    Claire Wright
    Campaigns
    Rural Crime
    Strapline
    Longer jail sentences and new orders welcomed by CLA in fight against coursing gangs. Learn why this is such a step forward for rural crime prevention
    Title
    Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching

  • Three key changes to water resources policy and what they mean for land managers

    Blog
    Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran explains how the CLA is advocating on new proposals for water abstraction rights, permitting rules and reservoir safety Published on 20 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Matthew Doran
    Strapline
    Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran explains how the CLA is advocating on new proposals for water abstraction rights, permitting rules and reservoir safety
    Title
    Three key changes to water resources policy and what they mean for land managers

  • The ‘not spot’ mobile postcodes of the South East

    Article
    CLA reveals the worst affected and calls for urgent action Published on 16 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Regions
    The South East
    Strapline
    CLA reveals the worst affected and calls for urgent action
    Title
    The ‘not spot’ mobile postcodes of the South East

  • The growing concern of catapults and wildlife crime

    Blog
    CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains what the data tells us about catapult misuse in the UK and how the authorities are tackling wildlife crime Published on 30 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Claire Wright
    Campaigns
    Rural Crime
    Strapline
    CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains what the data tells us about catapult misuse in the UK and how the authorities are tackling wildlife crime
    Title
    The growing concern of catapults and wildlife crime

  • The King’s Speech: what it means for your rural business

    Blog
    From water to energy, tourism to EU trade, the latest King’s Speech touches on a number of key issues that will impact rural businesses and communities for years to come Published on 14 May 2026
    Authors
    Peter Fage
    Campaigns
    Rural Powerhouse
    Strapline
    From water to energy, tourism to EU trade, the latest King’s Speech touches on a number of key issues that will impact rural businesses and communities for years to come
    Title
    The King’s Speech: what it means for your rural business

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