Coed Y Bedw Nature Reserve

Otter by Elliott Neep

The nature conservation sector today is being heard at the highest level of government and the environment is being mentioned in all major aspects of society, from economic growth to health and education.

Why is it then, that, despite all the perceived advancements in this sector, we have entered the darkest period for nature conservation that Wales has experienced in recent memory? The continuing losses to our habitats and species in Wales are a stark reminder of the reality we face. Several species have already suffered local extinctions and many more teeter on the brink. It has become clear that nature conservationists can no longer deny the very real need to intervene directly to save our wildlife.

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