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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
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- 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.
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- UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response
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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
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- Jonathan Thompson
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- 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
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- Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?
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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
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- Jack Chivers
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- 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
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- Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?
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Farmers needed for new research project Published on 20 Apr 2026
Understanding rural crime
Article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Farmers needed for new research project
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- Understanding rural crime
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After sustained CLA input, HMRC sets out its approach to taxing biodiversity net gain units, carbon credits and nutrient units
Published on 20 May 2026
- Authors
- Louise Speke
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain,Natural Capital
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- After sustained CLA input, HMRC sets out its approach to taxing biodiversity net gain units, carbon credits and nutrient units
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- Understanding the tax rules for ecosystem services
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In our latest CLA member feature, discover how new research has revealed Soulton Hall's remarkable Tudor origins, hidden religious connections and possible links to Shakespeare Published on 26 Aug 2026
Unlocking the secrets of historic houses
Feature article- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- In our latest CLA member feature, discover how new research has revealed Soulton Hall's remarkable Tudor origins, hidden religious connections and possible links to Shakespeare
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- Unlocking the secrets of historic houses
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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
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
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- The case could fundamentally shift the relationship between rural communities and energy companies
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- Update on landmark legal case against green energy developer
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This is the CLA's response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and HM Treasury on the Visitor Levy Consultation. Published on 18 Feb 2026
Visitor Levy Consultation
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- A consultation on the design of a new Mayoral power to create visitor levies on overnight stays in England – Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and HM Treasury
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- Visitor Levy Consultation
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Warning for Labour as one in three voters say they will not back the party at the next Senedd election
Published on 4 Mar 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
- Regions
- Wales
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- One in three traditional Labour voters say they will not back the party at the next Senedd election
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- Warning for Labour as party runs fourth in rural Wales
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Published on 25 Mar 2026
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- Sarah John
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- Water wise - CLA Cymru Webinar slides
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CLA Cymru is ready and raring to go as the Royal Welsh Show returns to Builth Wells. The whole team has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure our Pavilion and Marquee deliver everything you need for a brilliant few days. Published on 17 Jul 2026
We're all set for the Royal Welsh Show!
News story- Authors
- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- CLA Cymru is ready and raring to go as the Royal Welsh Show returns to Builth Wells. The whole team has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure our Pavilion and Marquee deliver everything you need for a brilliant few days.
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- We're all set for the Royal Welsh Show!
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Rewatch our webinar which explored the opportunities available to landowners for trees on farms, woodland creation, productive forestry and woodland management.
Published on 18 May 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Rewatch our recent webinar which explored the opportunities available to landowners for trees on farms, woodland creation, productive forestry and woodland management.
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- Webinar: Woodland creation and management - support for landowners.