Summer has arrived so what better way to spend those long, sunny days than packing a rod and line and once again heading for your happy place. Wales boasts an incredible range of fishing for people of all ages and abilities with thousands of anglers already experiencing the joy and excitement gained from time spent…
Visitors to Wales’ natural places are being asked to protect the environment, respect other people and enjoy the outdoors safely over the school holidays With three heatwaves already under its belt, and with further periods of hot and sunny weather expected over the summer, Wales’ nature reserves, forests and national parks are expected to be…
All Pollution is bad, especially when the polluter should know better, but there are laws for some organisations and different ones for others. NRW are aware of this, but there is a choice. A new scheme is being trialled in south Wales with the aim of recycling an extra 200 tonnes of farm plastics to…
Residents are advised that a series of works will shortly be undertaken at Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, which will require traffic management to ensure safety. The scheme will build an additional section of wall alongside the raised footway, undertake embankment heightening works above the highway, and carry out isolated repairs to the highway wall. Contractors…
Records of Storm Overflow Removal by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in Cynon Valley Key Findings There is no single, definitive public record specifying the exact number of Combined Storm Overflows (CSOs) in Cynon Valley. However, official data from Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and public environmental sources provide further context: Summary Table: Activities Documented for Storm Overflows…
Consultations have been launched for environmental permit applications for the expansion of three existing poultry farms. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is consulting on permit variations at Llanshay Farm (Knighton), Neuadd Isaf Farm (Llandrindod Wells), and Rhosddu Farm (Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain), under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016. Following our assessment of the proposed changes to…
The Natural Resources Wales (NRW) River Usk Smolt Telemetry Project is revealing previously unknown information about smolt (young salmon) behaviour and the challenges they face. Oliver Brown leads the smolt project and in this blog in collaboration with the NRW Four Rivers for LIFE Project he talks about the research and the conservation efforts being…
Work to improve safety and reduce the risk of colliery tip movement at a disused coal tip site in Cwmgwrach is due to begin in early July. Carried out by contractors for Natural Resources Wales (NRW) the work will involve reinforcing the existing channel on site using blockstone and rock rolls. The Welsh Government funded…
The River Dulais is a river in South Wales, specifically in the south of the Brecon Beacons and flowing through the Dulais Valley. It rises on the slopes of Mynydd y Drum and flows southwest, passing through villages like Seven Sisters and Crynant before cascading over the Aberdulais waterfall. Finally, it joins the River Neath near Tonna. The Dulais…
New detailed assessments of marine protected areas (MPA) in Wales show which habitats and species are doing well in Welsh waters, but highlight the need for more action to improve habitat, biodiversity and water quality, according to Natural Resources Wales (NRW). A total of 85 features designated across 17 marine special areas of conservation (SACs)…
