22/02/2011
England's National parks are warning cuts will affect our access to the countryside. And, Gloucester Country Council has approved plans to sell off thirty of its tenant farms.
England's National parks are warning cuts will affect our access to the countryside and could hit rural tourism. Northumberland National Park Authority is beginning a legal challenge against DEFRA over its funding. And, Gloucester County Council has approved plans to sell off thirty of its tenant farms to protect essential services. On a happier note, fine food producers in the British countryside report business is good despite the recession.
Presenter: Anna Hill.
Producer: Sarah Swadling.
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