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Walkers are damaging crops by not sticking to public footpaths Walkers are damaging crops as they are not sticking to public footpaths across farmland, says the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). With the nation still in lockdown, many people are finding solace in taking a walk in the countryside. However farmers across the country are reporting increasing damage to crops and wildlife habitats caused by walkers not following the Countryside Code. Mark Bridgeman, president of t...

Floody HELL: Thousands of homes at risk of being swallowed by rising waters with more than 200 areas braced for more misery... as Scandinavian storm hurtles towards UK threatening more snow and ice chaos from TONIGHT Forecasters warn the wintry weather will hit from 10pm tonight and could last the rest of the week Some 200 flood warnings or alerts are in force for England today along with a further six for Wales It follows heavy downpours, strong winds and large waves across southern England ov...

Walking the dog during a pandemic is not always easy - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto With more people using Devon’s public rights of way and multi-use trails for their daily exercise during lockdown, Devon County Council has also received anecdotal evidence of increasing complaints about livestock being disturbed by dogs.  Dog owners are reminded to act responsibly and keep their dogs under close control. When walking your dog in areas used by other people it is advised that dogs are kept...

Traumatised farmers are calling for tougher police action and more government funding to publicise the Countryside Code. The Guardian revealed last year that successive governments spent less than £2,000 a year over the past decade on promoting the code. Phil Stocker, chief executive of the National Sheep Association, said there was “undoubtedly” a rise in attacks on sheep because of lockdown. “We’ve definitely observed an increase in incidents of dogs attacking sheep,” he said. “E...

Historic houses such as Highclere Castle - home of Downton Abbey - hit by lockdown A drop in income from tourism has been a huge concern for businesses and the rural economy );  ); DURING lockdown more people than ever have ventured out into the countryside to exercise, to walk, cycle or ride a horse, writes Andrew Davis. It is great that so many are experiencing nature and it must give mental health a boost at a time of doom and gloom. The Countryside Code is being ‘refreshed’ in the lig...

WALKERS and farmers in Cumbria must work together to avoid damage to crops and wildlife habitats; so use a pair of wellies and stick to the…

Ancient Devon wood abused by lockdown visitors Disgraceful treatment of one of Dartmoors most unspoiled gems - with moss and lichen stripped from trees for hanging baskets Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Politics, environment, farming and more in your new free Western Morning News newsletter - direct to your inbox every dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newslett...

With more people using local public rights of way for their daily exercise during lockdown, walkers are being asked by Somerset County Council to make sure that livestock are not disturbed by dogs.

Wistmans Wood on Dartmoor, Devon, which has remained unspoiled for hundreds of years, has become a mecca for gatherings, camping trips and weddings during the coronavirus shutdowns.

AS more people are turning to the great outdoors for relief during lockdown, the CLA has reiterated the importance of following the Countryside Code.