Sphagnum moss
Sphagnum mosses carpet the ground with colour on our marshes, heaths and moors. They play a vital role in the creation of peat bogs: by storing water in their spongy forms, they prevent the decay…
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Speaking at Planning Committee
Larger and more complex developments are usually decided by the planning committee. Each local planning authority will have its own rules as to which applications will be decided by the planning committee (called the scheme of delegation). You can find out if an application is going to be decided by committee by looking at the application information or by asking the case officer.
My inspiration
Tony, environmentalist and author, gets inspiration from being outside. His dogs do too. Growing up with a passion for the natural world, progressing to ornithology, a deep and growing conviction…
Dod ag afancod yn ôl i Gymru!
Bydd afancod yn helpu adferiad byd natur yng Nghymru!
Mae afancod yn anifeiliaid arbennig iawn oherwydd eu bod yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth adfer a rheoli ecosystemau afonydd a gwlybdiroedd. Mae hyn yn creu cynefinoedd amrywiol i rywogaethau eraill ffynnu, gan fod o fudd i amrywiaeth eang o anifeiliaid a phlanhigion eraill. Cyfeirir yn aml at afancod fel 'rhywogaeth allweddol' neu 'beirianwyr byd natur' oherwydd yr effaith gadarnhaol y gallant ei chael ar yr amgylchedd.
Mae afancod yn anifeiliaid arbennig iawn oherwydd eu bod yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth adfer a rheoli ecosystemau afonydd a gwlybdiroedd. Mae hyn yn creu cynefinoedd amrywiol i rywogaethau eraill ffynnu, gan fod o fudd i amrywiaeth eang o anifeiliaid a phlanhigion eraill. Cyfeirir yn aml at afancod fel 'rhywogaeth allweddol' neu 'beirianwyr byd natur' oherwydd yr effaith gadarnhaol y gallant ei chael ar yr amgylchedd.
Notch-horned cleg-fly (horse fly)
The notch-horned cleg-fly isa horse fly dark grey in colour, with grey-brown mottled wings and intricately striped, iridescent eyes. There are 30 species of horse-fly in the UK; this is one of the…
Lost rainforests returning to West Wales
Work to restore some of the rarest habitat in Wales has begun at The Wildlife Trusts’ Trellwyn Fach site in Pembrokeshire.
Botanist volunteers
Use your botany skills to help us assess the condition of our nature reserves this summer.
Winter Wildfowl Walks
Discover the beauty of winter wildfowl at Llangorse Lake! Join our guided walks this November through February and witness rare visitors like Pintail, Gadwall, and even elusive species. Led by…
Seagrass
Meadows of seagrass spread across the seabed, their dense green leaves sheltering a wealth of wildlife including our two native species of seahorse.
'The Children's Book of Birdwatching' Book Review
'The Children's Book of Birdwatching' by Dan Rouse is a great resource for young birders. This beautifully illustrated book provides a comprehensive guide to birdwatching, and…
Sir David Attenborough visits WTSWW's Skomer Island!
The WTSWW and Skomer Island team were absolutely delighted to welcome Sir David Attenborough, his daughter Suzie and Silverback Films to the island in June to film for the exciting new BBC1…
The Glasshouse Café Festive Menu 2024
Join us this festive period! Our festive menu is available to book from Saturday 30th November – Friday 20th December. Served between 12pm – 2.30pm
The Visitor Centre is closed Monday & Tuesday. Booking is essential. A deposit of £5 required per person, non-transferable / refundable. All main courses are £15 each.
The Visitor Centre is closed Monday & Tuesday. Booking is essential. A deposit of £5 required per person, non-transferable / refundable. All main courses are £15 each.