The state of the countryside 2005

Abstract

State of the Countryside 2005 analyses and interprets the complete picture, presenting critical new information in an approachable, fully illustrated format.
For the first time, this comprehensive report draws on the new rural and urban definition, providing a detailed picture of life in the hamlets, villages and towns across the English countryside.
Covering vital new ground, it presents evidence on the social, environmental and economic factors that shape rural life today.