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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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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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Published on 19 Feb 2026
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- Graham Clark
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- 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.
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- UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response
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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
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- 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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To see if anaerobic digestion could work for you, in our latest member feature, we take a look at some existing plants and explore the renewable energy potential
Published on 18 Jun 2026
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- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- To see if anaerobic digestion could work for you, in our latest member feature, we take a look at some existing plants and explore the renewable energy potential
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- Turning waste into income: is anaerobic digestion right for your land?
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Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
Published on 23 Feb 2026
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- Peter Ewin
- Regions
- The East
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- Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
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- Trees for Climate Funding in Nottinghamshire
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Discover how CLA members, the Leatham family, have converted a 1,100-acre farm in the Yorkshire Dales into a series of thriving rural businesses
Published on 24 Sep 2025
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- Henk Geertsema
- Regions
- The North
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- Discover how CLA members, the Leatham family, have converted a 1,100-acre farm in the Yorkshire Dales into a series of thriving rural businesses
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- Transforming a Yorkshire Dales farm into a diverse rural enterprise
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With trail hunting in the spotlight, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains how the latest practical guidance can help you better understand landowner liability
Published on 22 Jan 2026
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- Claire Wright
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- With trail hunting in the spotlight, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains how the latest practical guidance can help you better understand landowner liability
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- Trail hunting, legislation and landowner risk
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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
Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching
News story- Authors
- Claire Wright
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- 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
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- Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching
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CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin looks at the latest developments on tackling fly-tipping
Published on 17 Jul 2026
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- Peter Ewin
- Regions
- The East
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- CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin looks at the latest developments on tackling fly-tipping
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- Tougher fly-tipping fines are welcome – but they must be backed by enforcement
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CLA proud to continue its involvement in event promoting innovation and sustainability
Published on 20 Jan 2026
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- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA proud to continue its involvement in event promoting innovation and sustainability
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- Top growers and former Secretary of State to speak at leading farming conference
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The CLA responds to the latest government announcement which will phase out lead ammunition for hunting and shooting by 2029 Published on 10 Jul 2025
Timeline set for lead ammunition ban
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- Robert Frewen
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- The CLA responds to the latest government announcement which will phase out lead ammunition for hunting and shooting by 2029
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- Timeline set for lead ammunition ban