P734 CEEFAX 734 Fri 13 May 21:14/26 1/2 PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM COUNTRYSIDE A survey conducted by the Countryside Commision has shown how the countryside affects the quality of life of people in Britain. $hj report was made on behalf of seven leisure companies. It was found that over one billion leisure visits are made to the countryside each year. $hj majority of the visits made to the countryside were for walks or rambles; confirming the importance of protecting the country3idj. Read Hear 710 Comunity 720 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP734 CEEFAX 734 Fri 13 May 21:15/27 2/2 $HREAT TO COUNTRY FROM LEISURE BOOM A sur6ey by Lancaster Uni6jrsity has warned of a threat to country- side from the growing tourist trade President of the Council for the for the Protection of Rural England broadcaster Johnathan Dimbleby, has expressed concern over the sur6ey. Contrary to the report by the Countryside Commission, which shows an increase to the number of visitors to the country3ide. The CPRE are concerned that the preservation of the country will bj sacrified for the saki of tourism. Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion