New photographs show blooming success of Biodiversity Plan on Wales’ strategic road network
On hundreds of roadsides across Wales’ strategic road network, work is underway to better manage and increase the biodiversity of grass verges as part of the Welsh Government’s Llwybr Newydd i Natur – the Nature Recovery Action Plan. The A483…
Free e-learning modules build knowledge and skills on family farm
Biodiversity is at the heart of Peter and Cathryn Richards’ approach to farming, enriching the environment for insects and farmland birds with an abundance of wildflowers and grass species on their land. The brother and sister have farmed Wernddu Uchaf…
Public Consultation on Coastal Defence Scheme for Aberystwyth
The public’s views are sought on a coastal defence scheme for Aberystwyth. AtkinsRealis have been working alongside Ceredigion County Council to develop coastal defence structures that will alleviate the coastal flooding problems along the Aberystwyth Seafront. The consultation…
Council takes significant advancement in sustainability efforts
Carmarthenshire County Council is taking a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by continuing to integrate electric vehicles into its fleet. Thanks to funding from the Welsh Energy Service, the Council has added 10 electric cars and 10 electric vans…
Abergavenny man banned from keeping animals after being caught on camera beating his dog
An Abergavenny man has been disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years after he was caught on camera beating his dog. Matthew Luke Russell (d.o.b 26/04/2003) of Underhill Crescent, Abergavenny, appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 23 July for…
Sheep rescued from culvert in Llandovery
At 5.29pm on Saturday, August 3rd, a Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crew from Llandovery Fire Station was called to an incident in Llandovery. Crew members responded to three mature lambs who were trapped approximately three…
£3.5m Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme completed
The £3.5m Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme which has protected 251 homes and 23 non-residential properties from flooding has now been completed. The project was developed by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Drainage Team and its partners with support from Welsh Government…
Denbighshire Farm Undertakes Ambitious Woodland Restoration and Planting Scheme
A farm-based tree management and planting scheme in Denbighshire is demonstrating how landlords and tenants with shared environmental aspirations can work together for mutual gain. Tudor and Julia Hughes farm sheep on two holdings at Llangwyfan, near Denbigh, buying…
Swansea University plants over 300 trees for BioSci, Geography and Physics Graduates
Swansea University has taken a new step toward a greener future, planting more than 300 trees, one for each student graduating from its School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics this week. Led by the Swansea University Tree Society, the Graduation…
The Importance of Keeping Children Safe on Farms
Wales Farm Safety Partnership, alongside Lantra Cymru has created a new e-learning course. ‘Children on Farms’ will give you guidance on keeping children safe on your farm during the upcoming summer holidays. This course, taking roughly 45 minutes to complete,…