On the reserves, the mild and fairly dry autumn has meant that Bracken has stayed green. and We have taken advantage of this to cut further areas that we don’t normally get to at Allt Rhongyr nature reserve. We have also done some clearing of Bramble and Bracken around the scheduled monument. Looking after scheduled monuments is one of the many “universal actions” that we have to do under the new grant scheme for farmland. The roots of trees and Bracken can disturb any archaeology that lies underground.

On Pwll y Wrach nature reserve, we have put out some new signs about the reserve to try and manage the impact of visitors and their dogs. The “wildlife area” signage also discourages people from crossing the river – the aim is to have the far side of the reserve just for nature. The Bramble has helped us and some parts are now unreachable. We hope that deer, otters, Badgers and Dormice - which we know are clinging on in the woodland - will benefit from these areas where hopefully they will be less disturbed by dogs and people.

The paths that are closed along the river side will remain closed for the foreseeable future while everything settles. Care must be taken even on the open path to the waterfall as more diseased trees are falling down every year now, and not just in winter. Trees blocking paths can be reported us via email at info@welshwildlife.org

Would you like to be involved with managing our reserves?

We are looking for more regular volunteers, particularly those local to northern and southern reserves of Brecknock. Join us for a volunteer taster day on 3rd November at Ystradfawr (contact s.morgan@welshwildlife.org, s.coates@welshwildlife.org)

Brecon Local Group AGM

Our Brecon Local Group are holding their Annual General meeting and talk on Wednesday 11th November. Learn more and reserve your spot.