CCRI animation warns children about pesticides’ dangers to wildlife
A new two-minute animation helps young audiences understand how pesticides can harm the tiny ‘superhero bugs’ that we rely on for fruit and vegetables.
Why CCRI’s research matters for the future of the UK’s trees
On the International Day of Forests (21 March 2026), we’re shining a light on how the CCRI’s research helps policymakers, land managers and communities carve out a more resilient future for the UK’s trees.
Forty years of the CCRI: a story of expansion and a quest for inclusion
2026 marks the CCRI’s 40th anniversary. Director Matt Reed reflects on a research centre that has not only endured volatility in this time but flourished.
Welsh Ocean Literacy – Information Page
This information is available in Welsh. Ocean Literacy in Wales: 2026 Survey Participant Information Sheet About the survey The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), University of Gloucestershire have been commissioned by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to conduct a survey in…
Nature for Climate Tree Planting Programme – Research Project Information
This page contains information relating to research being carried out by The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), on behalf of Defra associated with an evaluation of the Nature for Climate Tree Planting Programme. We are required to provide anyone engaging with…
Tree Planting Support and Grants Survey – Debrief
Many thanks for taking part in this survey. We really appreciate your time. As explained, you have up to 14 days from today to withdraw your responses to the survey and youdon’t have to give a reason. To withdraw, please…
Participant Information Sheet – Tree Planting Support and Grants Survey
Invitation You are being invited to take part in a survey carried out as part of an evaluation of Defra’s Nature for Climate Tree Planting Programme. This programme provides grants and support using mechanisms such as the England Woodland Creation Grant (EWCO), Community Forests and Woodland Creation Partnerships to meet the UK…
CCRI Publication Successes – Winter 2026
Details of the latest publications, including a book chapter whose lead author is PhD student Chloe Thompson and an article by one of the newest members of the CCRI team, Ffion Evans.
New zine helps local authorities support rural communities in Net Zero action
How can UK local authorities best work with rural communities on their Net Zero journey? CCRI’s Damian Maye, Philippa Simmonds and Aimee Morse put this question to researchers, rural policy leads, local government officers, and community members from across Gloucestershire at an event…