VOLUNTARY environmental groups can learn how to improve their campaigning skills through a new free guide.

The Council for the Protection of Rural England has launched a new guide to help local groups involved in campaigning to protect the environment and countryside.

The CPRE Campaigners' Guide offers advice on how to plan and deliver campaigns based on many years of experience by CPRE's army of volunteers.

Local voluntary organisations can get their free copy of the guide by calling 0207 976 6433.