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…
Landowners in Wales are being urged to get expert advice before carrying out any work in rivers or streams to avoid costly mistakes, accidental damage and environmental harm that can be difficult to undo. Poorly planned work in rivers and streams – such as removing gravel, reshaping banks or straightening channels – can quickly create…
Questions are being raised about how Rhondda Cynon Taf Council plans to spend the newly awarded £247,000 from the Nature Network Fund, with calls for the money to be used to address environmental damage already affecting local sites — particularly the Cwmbach Community Wetlands — rather than on further planning, studies, and meetings. The Council…
Above image Cwmbach Community Wetlands Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Monmouthshire County Council have secured a High Court injunction to prevent unauthorised activity and environmental damage on Whitewall Common, part of the Magor and Undy Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The full injunction, granted on 26 February 2026 at the Cardiff District Registry of…
People who live in, work in, or enjoy visiting the valleys between Merthyr Tydfil and Mountain Ash are being invited to help shape the future management of their local forests. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has launched a public consultation on the Gethin, Merthyr Vale and Allen’s Estate Forest Resource Plan, which will run until 17…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Monmouthshire County Council have secured a High Court injunction to prevent further unauthorised activity and environmental damage on Whitewall Common, Magor, part of the highly sensitive Magor and Undy Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The full injunction, granted on 26 February 2026 at the Cardiff District Registry of the…
New figures released on 24 February 2026 by the Welsh Government and Fly-tipping Action Wales reveal a 14.7% rise in fly-tipping incidents between April 2024 and March 2025. This includes a total of 48,367 cases of illegal waste dumping – around 133 incidents every day – logged by local authorities. Despite the increase in incidents, councils have stepped…
