In a thought-provoking speech, Peter stressed the need to balance preservation of the countryside with secure production of food for the predicted future population growth in the UK, which currently produces less than 50 percent of its needs. He called for open debate about the planning challenges of accommodating large agricultural plants in the landscape whilst not spoiling the beauty of the countryside, but with such a high current level of public interest in country matters he is optimistic that creative solutions can be found.

The awards are: 

LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT

Harrold-Odell Country Park : CPRE Mark

Henlow Bridge Lakes : Silver

John O'Gaunt Golf Club Ecology, Sutton : Silver

Sheri's Garden, Bromham Lower School : Silver

Townlands, Aspley Guise : Silver

Turvey Community Orchard : Commended

BUILDINGS

St. Margaret of Antioch church : CPRE Mark

The Mansion, Shuttleworth College (roof & tower) : Silver

All Saints church, Little Staughton : Commended

Close Cottage, Swineshead : Commended

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Rush Matters : CPRE Mark

Roger Evans, Master Thatcher : CPRE Mark

Pecks Farm Shop, Eggington : CPRE Mark

Stondon Lower School : Silver

Kingfisher Way Arts Festival : Commended