The photograph above shows a section of the Cwmbach Community Wetlands, where tons of construction road waste were dumped into a natural depression. Following Storm Babet, the waste was pushed further into the wetland ecosystem. Although a fence has now been erected, the hole remains exposed and vulnerable to future weather events, with the next…
After a challenging period of prolonged felling and storm recovery, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is preparing to re-‘egg’-nite adventure at Afan Forest, just in time for Easter. Rhyslyn is set to reopen on Friday 11 April, including reinstated mountain bike trail sections ZigZags, Stage 4 and Rookie Blue, as well as Gyfylchi and Penrhys walking…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has successfully prosecuted three individuals for illegal tree felling, reinforcing its commitment to protecting Wales’ forests and ancient woodlands. In a series of recent cases from across Wales, NRW’s Forest Regulation and Legal teams have taken decisive action against unauthorised tree felling, securing fines totalling £22,000, and a confiscation order of…
Clare Pillman, who has served as Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Chief Executive, has announced her retirement after seven years of dedicated service. Clare joined NRW as its Chief Executive in 2018 during a testing time in its history, and has led the organisation through the challenges of the Pandemic, the major storms of 2020 and…
Audit Wales has criticised public authorities in Wales for failing to comply with key biodiversity requirements including the duty to prepare a biodiversity plan. In a report, The Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty, the watchdog also criticised the Welsh Government itself in one respect. Audit Wales said the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 aimed to reverse the…
What was once an industrial wasteland, is now a haven for wildlife and a symbol of nature’s resilience in the face of the nature and biodiversity emergencies. This year is a special milestone anniversary for the Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve – marking 25 years since it was first established – on a site that…
Dog walkers urged to keep dogs on leads around sheep to reduce attacks. Whilst the majority of dog walkers exercise their pet in a responsible way, one attack is still too many. Following the Countryside Code and keeping dogs on leads around livestock can help everyone enjoy time in nature safely. Spring will soon be…
The Council’s revised Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan has now been published, following approval from Welsh Government. While Main river flood risk is the responsibility for Natural Resources Wales to manage, RCT Council is responsible for local sources of flooding which includes surface water, ordinary watercourses and groundwater. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water…
A man who illegally dumped waste in Dyfi Forest has been ordered to pay a total of £2,270 in fines and costs after being caught on Natural Resources Wales (NRW) surveillance cameras. Toby Hamilton was sentenced for fly-tipping in Dyfi Forest near Pantperthog following a Fly Tipping Wales investigation that began when his truck was…
Eluned Morgan, First Minister of Wales, recently visited a rare butterfly colony in Bridgend, South Wales, the last of its kind in the country. The high brown fritillary, the UK’s most endangered butterfly, has been the subject of several conservation projects in Wales over the years. The current project is a part of Wales’ flagship…
