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For a wide-ranging conversation about the future of trees and woodland in England, we sit down with current chair of the Forestry Commission
Published on 5 Feb 2026
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- Rob Hackney
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- For a wide-ranging conversation about the future of trees and woodland in England, we sit down with current chair of the Forestry Commission
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- 15 Minutes With...Baroness Young, chair of the Forestry Commission
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What does it take to run a family farm across generations? Listen to the latest episode of '15 minutes with...' to find out how the Pawsey family have made their Suffolk farm a success
Published on 5 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Strapline
- What does it take to run a family farm across generations? Listen to the latest episode of '15 minutes with...' to find out how the Pawsey family have made their Suffolk farm a success
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- 15 Minutes With...the Pawsey family
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CLA Cymru is urging Welsh Government to use its latest review of holiday let taxation to deliver meaningful reform for genuine self-catering businesses, including reducing the 182-day letting threshold to 105 days.
Published on 28 Aug 2026
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- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- CLA Cymru is urging Welsh Government to use its latest review of holiday let taxation to deliver meaningful reform for genuine self-catering businesses, including reducing the 182-day letting threshold to 105 days.
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- 182-day rule review: CLA Cymru calls for 105-day threshold and workable exemptions
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CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin updates on recent meetings that have focused on water management Published on 2 Jul 2026
A focus on water
News story- Authors
- Peter Ewin
- Regions
- The East
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- CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin updates on recent meetings that have focused on water management
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- A focus on water
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If you’re a land manager in England, it’s time to look at LNRSs. Read our practical guide to learn about the opportunities, connect with delivery partners and help build nature recovery into your plans
Published on 8 Oct 2026
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- Susan Twining
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain
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- If you’re a land manager in England, it’s time to look at LNRSs. Read our practical guide to learn about the opportunities, connect with delivery partners and help build nature recovery into your plans
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- A landowner's five-step guide to Local Nature Recovery Strategies
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Discover how a family of Eurasian beavers released in Bedfordshire is marking a big step in the species’ reintroduction Published on 24 Jun 2026
A new chapter for beaver reintroduction in England
Feature article- Authors
- Lee Murphy
- Regions
- The East
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- Discover how a family of Eurasian beavers released in Bedfordshire is marking a big step in the species’ reintroduction
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- A new chapter for beaver reintroduction in England
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Find out how the results of a new landmark judgement could have significant implications for how survey access notices are served and challenged in the UK
Published on 9 Jul 2026
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- Mark Burton
- Regions
- Wales
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- Find out how the results of a new landmark judgement could have significant implications for how survey access notices are served and challenged in the UK
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- A seismic change to compulsory purchase survey powers
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James and Susan Kinsey-Jones are at the vanguard of the Welsh wine revolution. We take a trip to their vineyard for a closer look at their diversification journey from sheep to Solaris grapes Published on 13 Oct 2026
A vintage diversification story: meet the CLA members who transformed their sheep farm into a vineyard
Feature article- Authors
- Jasmin McDermott
- Regions
- Wales
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- James and Susan Kinsey-Jones are at the vanguard of the Welsh wine revolution. We take a trip to their vineyard for a closer look at their diversification journey from sheep to Solaris grapes
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- A vintage diversification story: meet the CLA members who transformed their sheep farm into a vineyard
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Published on 14 Oct 2026
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- Mike Sims
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- APPG Devolution and its impact on rural areas 2026
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Published on 14 Oct 2026
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- Jonathan Roberts
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- APPG for Rural Business and the Rural Powerhouse - Devolution and its impact on rural areas
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In the second of a series of articles for the CLA, Mark Cooke, Associate at Bell Cornwell, looks at whether Planning in Principle is Is it the best way to test development potential.
Published on 31 Jul 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Bringing forward residential development can feel like a significant leap of faith. Before investing in detailed plans and technical reports, many landowners and developers want to answer one key question: is development on this site likely to be acceptable in principle?
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- Ad: Permission in Principle (PiP): Is it the best way to test development potential?
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In last in a series of articles, Dan Rogers, Partner at Bell Cornwell, looks at how Class Q and Class R, offer routes to bring traditional farm buildings back into use.
Published on 29 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Traditional barns and modern agricultural sheds are increasingly left behind by changing farming practices, yet they often represent one of a landowner's most underused assets.
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- Ad: Redundant Farm Buildings: A Guide to Class Q and Class R