Campaign to Protect Rural England

The Campaign to Protect Rural England, formerly known by names such as the Council for the Preservation of Rural England and the CPRE, the countryside charity, is a charity in England. Formed in 1926 by Patrick Abercrombie to limit urban sprawl and ribbon development, CPRE claims to be one of the longest-running environmental groups in the UK. CPRE campaigns for a "sustainable future" for the English countryside. It states it is "a vital but undervalued environmental, economic and social asset to the nation." It aims to "highlight threats and promote positive solutions." It campaigns using its own research to lobby the public and all levels of government.