Water companies are failing to account for the impacts of tourism in some of England and Wales’ most visited and treasured beauty spots, resulting in sewage spill overflows, according to a new report.

Parish churches need the same campaigning energy that saved the great country houses 50 years ago

Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

New document from charity fights for legal recognition to protect historic landscapes, reports Ian Hodgson

From croquet lawns to ancient forest and medieval castles: parks take on many forms, but they all have one thing in common – freedom for all.

The Labour administration will reap what it has sown, but Richard Negus spells out what a future government can do to regain the trust of agriculture