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Nextdoor Nature

Nextdoor Nature brought Swansea communities together to help nature flourish! Over the course of two years our goal was to create sustainable and impactful community action for wildlife in Swansea - empowering local people through community organising.
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Hermit crab

If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!

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The drinker

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

Nature Reserve

West Williamston

Tidal creeks and saltmarsh, limestone rock outcrops and spoil heaps with woodland.

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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.
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Developments of National Significance (DNS)

Applications for some large infrastructure projects are decided by Welsh Ministers instead of the local planning authority. These include energy projects, roads, railways and airports, dams and reservoirs and certain waste facilities, subject to various thresholds, and are called Developments of National Significance (DNS).
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Green Connections Powys

Green Connections Powys is a collaborative Wildlife Trusts project across Powys working with community groups, small businesses, landowners and local councils to take action to address climate change and biodiversity loss and create a nature recovery network across the county.
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Climate Change and Our Seas

The Great Big Green week runs from the 24th of September- 2nd October 2022 and is a celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. So, what are the impacts of climate…

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Climate Anxiety and Guilt

The Great Big Green Week runs from 24th September – 2nd October 2022 and is a celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. However, discussions of climate change…

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St Piran’s hermit crab

This stunning hermit crab has only returned to our southern shores in recent years. Let us hope it stays for good this time!

Volunteer Opportunity

Stand For Nature Wales

Are you aged 9-24? Would you like to take action against the climate and nature crisis in your local area? Are you ready to Stand for Nature?