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.
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).
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…
On World Soil Day 2025 [5 December], we spotlight CCRI’s four EU research projects dedicated to improving soil health.
A new report reveals the significant hurdles rural households face in transitioning to low-carbon heating and electrification.
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.
In early July the CCRI attended 'Groundswell' showcasing some of our research related to the ethos of the festival.
Last month the CCRI brought together a wide range of stakeholders at the SPRINT (Sustainable Plant Protection Transition) conference in Brussels.
Earlier this month, Land Use for Net Zero (LUNZ) Footprint project was launched at an event at The University of Edinburgh.