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Countryside Alliance Wales

The Countryside Alliance promotes, protects and delivers for rural Wales, giving a voice to rural communities in the corridors of power and in the media. Sign up for our Dragon's Tale Newsletter to find out more.

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What do we do?

The work of Countryside Alliance Wales is underpinned by our four key pillars; all of which exemplify the main reasons why we campaign for rural communities.

Sustainable rural community
Environmental stewardship
Challenge misinformation and bias
Public benefit
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Sustainable rural community

We challenge decisions made by Welsh government and Natural Resources Wales that will affect the sustainability of our rural communities, the fabric of rural life, our heritage, culture and Welsh language.

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Environmental stewardship

We keep land mangers’ stewardship of the countryside at the fore of discussions with politicians, the media and other bodies at every opportunity, championing their work and tackling misconceptions.

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Challenge misinformation and bias

We challenge the misinformation that is presented to Welsh Parliament and other bodies such as Natural Resources Wales and constantly engage in their work, calling for their decisions to be evidence-based.

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Public benefit

We provide guidance and help to our members on issues that affect their rural way of life, the rural economy and health and well-being. We empower communities through our work to join us on this journey, creating a vibrant thriving countryside that will stand up to threats to their existence.

What do we do?

The work of Countryside Alliance Wales is underpinned by our four key pillars; all of which exemplify the main reasons why we campaign for rural communities.

Sustainable rural community

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Sustainable rural community

We challenge decisions made by Welsh government and Natural Resources Wales that will affect the sustainability of our rural communities, the fabric of rural life, our heritage, culture and Welsh language.

Environmental stewardship

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Environmental stewardship

We keep land mangers’ stewardship of the countryside at the fore of discussions with politicians, the media and other bodies at every opportunity, championing their work and tackling misconceptions.

Challenge misinformation and bias

star

Challenge misinformation and bias

We challenge the misinformation that is presented to Welsh Parliament and other bodies such as Natural Resources Wales and constantly engage in their work, calling for their decisions to be evidence-based.

Public benefit

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Public benefit

We provide guidance and help to our members on issues that affect their rural way of life, the rural economy and health and well-being. We empower communities through our work to join us on this journey, creating a vibrant thriving countryside that will stand up to threats to their existence.

Countryside Alliance Wales

Learn more about Countryside Alliance Wales

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is my representative in Wales?

The Director for Countryside Alliance Wales is Rachel Evans. Rachel can be contacted by e-mail at rachel-evans@countryside-alliance.org or by telephone on 07825337978

How do I find out who my Senedd Member is?

You will have five Members of the Senedd (known as MSs) who represent you, one constituency MS and four regional MSs. To find out who your MSs are, type in your postcode on the Senedd website.

Who do I contact if I have a firearms query?

In the first instance, you should contact Rachel, your Director for Wales. Rachel will then discuss your query with you in detail and advise you on the course of action. Together, you can decide on the next steps to get your query resolved.

Who are the Countryside Alliance?

The Countryside Alliance is the leading campaigning force in the countryside, fight for rural people, rural traditions, and the rural way of life. You can join the cause by becoming a member of the Countryside Alliance here.

How can I become a member of the Countryside Alliance?

To become a member of the Countryside Alliance, please either join via our website or call us on 0207 840 9300, where our friendly Membership Team will be able to assist you.

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