The Sustainability Appraisal, Strategic Environmental Assessment (often called SA/SEA), and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) are tests of the Local Development Plan (or Strategic Development Plan). They look at the effects of the plan on the environment, social, economic and cultural well-being, as well as the use of the Welsh language. The SA/SEA and HRA process runs alongside the Local Development Plan process, and you can comment on the SA/SEA and HRA themselves.

By supporting one of our appeals or by joining us today you will be looking after local birds, bats and bees - and helping to ensure that Wales’ precious wild places will be protected for years to come. You will make a difference!

WTSWW’s ‘Connecting the Future’ project has allowed the Trust to invest in essential infrastructure work and equipment to enable them to maintain and enhance their valuable sites in south and west Wales so that they can continue to operate as key components in the Welsh nature network.

The Great Big Nature Survey is all about people and nature.

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, and the other Wildlife Trusts across the UK, want to hear your opinions on some of the biggest questions surrounding nature and our role in caring for it.

Some of the largest bottlenose dolphins live around the United Kingdom!