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Calaminarian grassland

This is a strange, sparse habitat of grassland growing on old mining tracks and slag heaps, on river gravels and naturally exposed metal-rich soils in the mountains. Only the toughest metal-loving…

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Fireworks anemone

This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.

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Large heath

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

Nature Reserve

Ystradfawr

This reserve, once the site of extensive coal mining, is a great example of how nature has reclaimed the landscape. It is a rich mix of wildlflower meadow, rhos pasture and young woodland. It is…

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What is a Nudibranch?

Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…

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National Planning Policy

Planning is a devolved matter in Wales – meaning that Wales has its own primary planning legislation (the Planning (Wales) Act 2015), and that local planning authorities in Wales must comply with the plans and policies set by the Welsh Government.
Species

Little cuttlefish

This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!

Nature Reserve

Sedger’s Bank, Port Eynon, Gower

Rocky foreshore, beach, and relict sand dune grassland. Part of the South Gower Coast SSSI, which in turn is part of the European Natura 2000 site, the Limestone Sea Cliffs of South West Wales SAC…

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Serrated wrack

This brown seaweed lives in the lower shore and gets its name from the serrated edges to its fronds.

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Tufted duck

This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!

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Great northern diver

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.