Environment

20 May 2013 — Woodlands managed by Natural Resources Wales have been given a massive thumbs up in a visitor experience survey .Visits to Welsh Government woodlands last year were rated as either “Very Good” or...

16 May 2013 — Work being carried out by Natural Resources Wales is not only protecting people in the Upper Swansea Valley from flooding but it will also help to provide the perfect conditions for salmon to breed. About 500 tons of...

15 May 2013 — A serious disease which kills ash trees has been found in the wider environment in Wales for the first time, Natural Resources Wales announced today. Prior to the discovery of a number of mature trees infected by Chalara...

10 May 2013 — St Dogmaels in North Pembrokeshire is the start (or the finish!) of the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, but did you know that this area also has a fantastic network of popular inland paths and is...

10 May 2013 — Hundreds of children across Wales will be taking part in celebrations next week (May 12 to 16) to mark the fifth anniversary of a project to plant a tree for every child born or adopted in Wales. As part of a week of...

2 May 2013 — Come and explore Lamphey Bishops' Palace in Pembrokeshire next Monday and meet its wildlife as the day comes to an end. The evening begins with a talk from the guest speaker about nocturnal wildlife. Afterwards take...

1 May 2013 — AN EU-backed North Wales regeneration project has been shortlisted for a prestigious national planning award. The Blaenau Ffestiniog Physical Regeneration Project is in the running for the Royal Town Planning Institute...

19 Apr 2013 — A walk along the Welsh coast is an opportunity to take in fresh air, enjoy some gentle exercise and explore nature. Visitors will be surprised to know, however, that when they walk along the Wales Coast Path, they do...

18 Apr 2013 — Police in Flintshire are urging the public to come forward if they have information about wildlife crime. The county has seen a number of incidents in recent months and Flintshire Wildlife Officer, PC Dave Allen says it...

12 Apr 2013 — Plant! is a project to celebrate the birth or adoption of every child in Wales by planting a tree, and to create new woodlands for future generations. The Welsh Government has pledged to plant a tree for every child born...
10 Apr 2013 — The Sustainable Places Research Institute has teamed up with the Climate Change Commission for Wales to hold a free screening of the film Thin Ice at Cardiff University. Thin Ice ‘The Inside Story of Climate...

10 Apr 2013 — With plenty of beautiful rivers and lakes and a wide variety of fish, why not enjoy the Welsh outdoors and go fishing. You can find all you need to know, from where to fish to what tackle to use from NNaturtal Resources...

18 Mar 2013 — The Corner Shop in Llansamlet at the Household Waste Recycling Centre is now open for business. All items in the shop are reclaimed items that were on their way to be thrown into landfill. The staff on site are asking...
18 Mar 2013 — Youngsters across Swansea are being urged to help the city's tropical attraction Plantasia mark Earth Hour.On Saturday March 23 the lights will go off at public buildings across Swansea including the Civic Centre and...

12 Mar 2013 — Therer's nothing Ashley Beck likes more than unwinding on a Saturday evening after a tough match by playing FIFA football online against Ospreys and Wales colleagues like Justin Tipuric.But on Saturday March 23, the...

12 Mar 2013 — Newborough Warren is one of Wales’ finest sand dune systems. But after years of becoming over-stabilized and overgrown by vegetation, with some rare plants and insects driven to the brink of extinction, a pilot...

4 Mar 2013 — Celebrations are to take place at Gregynog near Newtown, as it becomes Wales’ newest National Nature Reserve (NNR). The Reserve will be designated by the Countryside Council for Wales in a special event on...

27 Feb 2013 — A new report has highlighted serious concerns for the health of otters in the UK. The otter is one of the country’s best loved predator species, but research indicates that they may not be in the best of...

4 Feb 2013 — The second of February every year is World Wetlands Day. Over 2,000 wetlands around the world have been designated as Ramsar sites to mark their international importance for wetland wildlife. There are 169 Ramsar sites...

28 Jan 2013 — On St Dwynwen’s day – the Welsh patron saint of lovers, Housing Regeneration and Heritage Minister, Huw Lewis, has praised a project to conserve an iconic church on Anglesey that has special significance for...