The Council will shortly undertake routine maintenance work at Cefnpennar tip, with the site being accessed by workers from tomorrow. Earlier this year, a Welsh Government-funded scheme saw the existing access tracks upgraded on site, to ensure future maintenance activity can be carried out more easily. Additional funding has now been secured from the Coal…
Wales is set to showcase how restoring peatlands can deliver major benefits for climate, nature, and communities as it hosts a prestigious UK three-day conference in Swansea, starting on 9 June 2026. The IUCN UK Peatland Programme’s ‘Peatlands Under Pressure’ conference will focus on both the challenges faced to keep carbon in our peatlands and the successes to date….
When you allow development on the major floodplain in Cynon Valley, you can expect rising flood threats: Increased frequency and intensity of flooding pose heightened risks to transport links, communities, and health services. The Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Services Board (PSB) today unveils a major new Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA), marking a collaborative milestone…
Cattle are back on Beacon Hill heathland in Monmouthshire this spring, lending a helping hoof to restore and protect this special landscape. Eight Australian Lowline cattle arrived on site on 8 May and will spend the spring and summer months grazing the heathland as part of ongoing conservation by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) in partnership…
Fresh questions are being raised over what local residents describe as a “two-tier” approach to environmental protection in Wales following a new Natural Resources Wales (NRW) story celebrating conservation work for Wales’s rarest butterfly. NRW’s latest article highlights volunteer efforts to protect the High Brown Fritillary at Old Castle Down in the Vale of Glamorgan,…
When Councils Break the Rules, Who Holds Them Accountable? Image above Aberdare Cemetery waste NRW have prosecuted a farmer for damaging an SSSI after years of warnings and unauthorised activity. The result was heavy fines, costs, and a 10-year restoration order. Fair enough — protected sites matter. But the public are entitled to ask why…
People planning to enjoy Wales’ great outdoors this Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to act responsibly and think carefully about the impact their actions can have on the environment, wildlife and local communities. The period of warm and dry weather experienced across Wales has seen the risk of wildfires increase. Natural Resources Wales (NRW)…
More than 4,500 claimants have joined a High Court action against poultry producers and Welsh Water over alleged river pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk. The legal claim is being brought against industrial chicken producer Avara Foods Limited and its subsidiary Freemans of Newent Limited, as well as the region’s sewerage operator, Welsh Water….
The three-lobed water crowfoot, one of Wales’ rarest winter plants has enjoyed an excellent season at one of its key sites on Gower, Swansea, leading to a brand new sub-site to act as a home for the species. Local farmer and conservationist Emma Douglas discovered the new site while out horse riding and the presence…
Residents in the Cynon Valley are raising serious concerns following two waste incidents involving Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC), with questions now being asked about the response from Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Both cases were reported to NRW. In one, the investigation has been closed. In the other, enquiries are still ongoing. Tarmac…
