New study to build resilience of UK’s trees to disease epidemics
CCRI researchers are embarking on a major new four-year project to help the UK prepare for the next inevitable tree disease crisis before it arrives.
Cluster | Land, Water and Ocean Environments
Defra Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework
The University of Gloucestershire, through the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), is a delivery partner within the Defra Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework. The framework provides Defra and its Arm's Length Bodies with access to specialist monitoring, evaluation and learning expertise across a range of environmental, rural and policy themes.
England’s fishermen reveal the joys and pressures of working life in Defra survey led by CCRI
Life as a fisherman in England is a source of deep pride and enjoyment, but also stress, show the results of a major new survey led by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI).
Farmer action for tree resilience
The “Farmer Action for Tree Resilience” project, led by Forest Research (and including the CCCRI, University of Exeter, FWAG South West and the Organic Research Centre), is developing better ways to support farmers in managing the health and resilience of…
CCRI: enabling people and soil to look after each other
On World Soil Day 2025 [5 December], we spotlight CCRI’s four EU research projects dedicated to improving soil health.
Barriers to Rural Electrification: New Report Highlights Challenges
A new report reveals the significant hurdles rural households face in transitioning to low-carbon heating and electrification.
What Works in Environmental Citizen Science?
CCRI researchers have drawn important lessons from a national collaborative river health monitoring programme, that could help ensure the success of other citizen science initiatives.
CCRI at Groundswell 2025
In early July the CCRI attended 'Groundswell' showcasing some of our research related to the ethos of the festival.
CCRI convenes SPRINT policy conference in Brussels
Last month the CCRI brought together a wide range of stakeholders at the SPRINT (Sustainable Plant Protection Transition) conference in Brussels.