A Mountain Ash man has been caught red-handed fly-tipping bags and other items, including building rubble, in a lane off ‘Caradog Street’! Residents Frustrated with Removal of Wheelie Bins and a Black Bag System Imposed by Rhondda Cynon Taf Councillors Fly-tipping won’t be tolerated in RCT, we ALWAYS investigate, and we will do everything in…
As warmer weather sets in and people across Wales plan visits to their favourite beaches and rivers, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is beginning its annual programme of bathing water quality testing to help ensure these waters remain safe for public enjoyment. This year, there are 112 designated bathing waters, which will be sampled multiple times…
In 2024, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) requested that the operator of Withyhedge Landfill, Resources Management (UK) Limited (RML), review the Financial Provision in place for the site. This Financial Provision is a secured fund that ensures the site can continue to be monitored and maintained for as long as it may pose a risk to…
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…
