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Pembrokeshire bathing waters: it wasn’t always this way A nature success story Cwm Car bridge reopens to Taff Trail enthusiasts Planning Application Submitted for Liswerry flood scheme Diseased larch trees to be treated and felled in Coed Llangwyfan Company fined for polluting the River Cynon Be AdventureSmart and stay safe around water this summer Extra NRW and police patrols at North Wales sites to crackdown on anti-social behaviour NRW launches new Check Your Flood Risk service Welsh bathing waters top destination this summer NRW launches Severn catch control consultation NRW launches Wye and Usk catch control consultation Protecting and enjoying the Great Welsh Outdoors this summer Visitors warned of blue-green algae at Bosherston Lakes NRW backs motorsport access to Welsh forests Enforcement for ‘cruel’ foul hook fishing at Loughor NRW raring to go after Welsh Government's tree planting "national call to arms" Clocaenog Forest welcomes further boost to red squirrel population Partners celebrate 50 years of the Offa’s Dyke Path Sole Clywedog osprey chick ringed Water company fined following river pollution Section of Afan Forest Park closed to allow safe felling of diseased trees NRW battling to protect aquatic life at Llangorse Lake after blue-green algae strips oxygen from water Cwm Carn Forest Drive reopens today! Upcoming World Sand Dune Day will highlight habitat’s importance Mine water management for future generations tops agenda at international conference Diseased larch trees to be felled in Lampeter forest Report concludes St Asaph flood defence scheme protected homes NRW launches Children’s Rights Charter on World Environment Day Report highlights how nature helped us cope with Covid-19 NRW warns against antisocial behaviour ahead of holiday weekend Community fishing club receives boost to encourage younger generation Review of condition of Wales’ protected natural features fuels calls for partnership approach to a nature-rich future Consultation on permit application for North Powys Bulking Facility launched Planning go ahead for safety works at Llyn Tegid Rivers at risk from gravel removal and channel alteration Lave net fishery must catch and release to protect salmon stocks Graffiti damages area of scientific and historical interest in Pembrokeshire Virtual information sessions ahead of major felling operations in Caerphilly Date set for highly anticipated Cwm Carn Forest Drive opening NRW investigating sediment pollution in the Afon Drywi Salmon tracking begins along the River Usk ‘Be on your guard’ – NRW warning about illegal operators dumping waste Investigation begins into Gelligaer plastic contamination complaints NRW tackles illegal fishing over Easter break Clean-up operation underway as hundreds of pre-formed plastic bottles escapes into river New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors New map casts light on Wales’ dark skies Sand dunes boosted at internationally important site on Anglesey Preparing for a safe return to the great Welsh outdoors Public views sought on 10-year Hafren Forest management plan Green recovery projects receive funding boost Permit review exercise focuses on waste treatment sector New NRW conservation project looks to restore native oysters in the Milford Haven estuary Plans press on for Liswerry flood scheme “Bold action” on flood risk is Wales’ only option NRW welcomes Welsh Government flood defence investment Work begins to restore fire damaged mountain Remedial works on Llangunnor Flood Wall imminent following recommendation in Structural Assessment New report shows conservation work will boost rare protected species across Wales Check, Clean and Dry to protect our waters from pests and diseases Licence issued for beavers release into Mid Wales nature reserve enclosure Have your say on improving our water environment NRW asks for views on plan to manage Mynydd Du and Llanthony Forests for the next 10 years Cwm Carn Forest Drive unveiling postponed NRW introduces Severn salmon emergency byelaw Caught on camera! Public appeal to help catch serial fly-tipper Natural Resources Wales agrees new contractor and consultant framework for capital works programmes Crucial winter sand dune work completed at Pembrey Burrows Yellow warning across Wales with flooding still possible Heavy rainfall expected across mid and south Wales Breathing LIFE back into our rare bogs in Wales NRW announces new tree supply contract Clean-up operation continues at Prestatyn Repairing and preparing: One year on from the February 2020 floods Practical support sessions offered online for Dinas Powys residents impacted by December floods Restoration work shows encouraging results Homeowners urged to check oil tanks to prevent avoidable pollution Vital Sands LIFE work to support Kenfig’s dunes Completed Newport flood defences will protect more than 600 homes Work underway to identify source of odour and smoke in Ruthin Llangennech diesel spill most challenging recovery operation since Sea Empress NRW report sets out pathway to a sustainable future for Wales More sea defence work at Friog Corner, Fairbourne Plan to manage Hirnant Forest put out to public consultation by NRW Natural Resources Wales urges caution following Storm Christoph Tighter phosphate targets change our view of the state of Welsh rivers Landfill fire investigation concluded Court rules that NRW General Licences are lawful Does having an orchard in your school or educational setting’s grounds sound apple-ling? Change to management of Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve Heavy rain predicted to cause flooding impacts in Wales Carmarthenshire farmer fined for causing thousands of fish to die NRW issues new advice to safeguard the River Wye Special Area of Conservation Heavy rainfall expected to bring flood risk to south and mid Wales Larch to be felled in Coed Moel Famau forest Residents in Dyfnant Forest area asked for views on new forest management plan Work to remove diesel affected soils from the Llangennech diesel spill site has begun Views wanted on south Wales long-term forest management plans Sands of LIFE work set to boost Tywyn Aberffraw sand dunes Construction company fined for polluting watercourse Taskforce launches action plan towards a green and just COVID-19 recovery for Wales Protect our woodlands this Christmas NRW flies high to capture 3D Wales Special delivery for conservation site NRW responds to increase in illegal off-roading during lockdown Work begins on new woodland creation sites in Wales Outdoor learning gains new prominence amid pandemic Have your say on how local forests are managed in the Bala area Industry permit review sees emissions reduction Illegal waste carrier given suspended sentence for fly-tipping New report sheds some light on Welsh sand lizard population NRW urges people to get winter ready Wales completes bathing water season despite Covid restrictions Online workshop engagement sessions will explain NRW’s new commercial approach Final preparations underway for Cwm Carn Forest Drive reopening Carmarthenshire farmer fined for polluting river Colwyn Bay man admits three illegal waste offences Llyn Clywedog camera removed for winter after successful first year of Osprey live streaming Developing NRW’s Climate Emergency response First major weir removal for LIFE Dee River project Heavy rain expected across Wales Safety works completed at Snowdonia reservoir Warning issued following court case February 2020 floods reviews trigger clarion call to step up response to Climate Emergency impacts Iconic fish returned to North Wales lake Wales Flood Map updates go live Llanelli landowner fined for dumping and burning illegal waste Work finished on temporary and robust repair of Leri embankment A Carmarthenshire farmer has been fined for persistently polluting a river Welsh forestry businesses urged to respond to consultation on vital timber sales marketing plan Shell fisheries closed as a precaution after the Llangennech diesel spill can reopen Crucial work to revitalise the Merthyr Mawr sand dunes Heavy rainfall expected across Wales this weekend First step in developing flood scheme for Knighton underway New ‘Creative Nature’ partnership set to cement bond between Welsh arts and environment Volunteer and get involved in peatland restoration Rallying back on course in Welsh forests NRW launches £6.8 million LIFE Dee River project Llangennech freight train derailment and diesel spill NRW approves Hinkley Point C sediment sample plan NRW awards grants to fund green recovery from pandemic Consultation launched on draft decision to issue licence to release beavers into enclosure Enhanced flood warning and river level data service launched by NRW Work starts to restore Snowdonia river Collaborative working on the future of Wales’ uplands the key to its enduring legacy Weir removal set to bring multiple benefits to West Wales river Consultation begins on Newport flood scheme proposals Natural Resources Wales volunteer rescues important Pembrokeshire seabird fledglings Vital work starts on rare bog habitats Open letter urges campers to respect the Welsh environment this Bank Holiday weekend Wales sees surge in fishing licence numbers Welsh Wildlife during lockdown - survey reveals how nature responded Dedicated investigation team probing source of major Llynfi pollution incident Anti-social behaviour the target of extra weekend patrols at North Wales visitor destinations Action Plan launched to protect the Critically Endangered Angelshark, still found off the Welsh coast Natural Resources Wales urges caution ahead of unpredictable storms Conviction for an illegal waste operator in south west Wales NRW study confirms Wales’ seas have massive potential for carbon offsetting to tackle the climate emergency Chirk Particleboard Factory set to be regulated by NRW Investing in our rivers to reverse the decline of salmon and sea trout Plans drawn for Lliswerry flood scheme Threatened birds nest on golf course car park during lockdown solitude Application to change Barry waste wood facility permit withdrawn Wales’ iconic Skomer marine conservation zone celebrates its 30th birthday this year Breeding success for rare birds in south Wales Review underway to better understand algal blooms in the Wye Bog education resources now available for the first time ever NRW led taskforce set to accelerate a green recovery in Wales More sea defence works at Fairbourne Plan ahead message underlined as NRW announces plans to reopen the great Welsh outdoors NRW leading the way on water efficiency North Ceredigion residents asked for views on two new forest management plans Leave barbecues at home and help prevent forest fires NRW reinforces “buyer beware” message Newtown businesses and residents asked to check oil tanks following oil leak into river Natural Resources Wales to begin phased approach to car park re-opening Plans to redevelop Cwmcarn Forest Drive press ahead NRW welcomes emphasis on outdoor learning in Welsh Government’s guidance for schools NRW provides advice on Hinkley Point C sediment sample plan Waste Operators urged to take action to reduce risk of fires World Environment Day - Wales can lead the charge in the quest for a truly green recovery Report showcases volunteer pollution sampling project in the Milford Haven Waterway Sharing our vision for a green recovery from the coronavirus crisis Llyn Clywedog ospreys hatching caught on live camera for first time Investigation underway following fire at landfill site Forest patrols ramped up to prevent illegal off-roading in south west Wales Slurry pollutes 4km of a river in mid Wales Illegal gravel removal puts river wildlife at risk Fire at landfill site Man arrested for illegal fishing in Teifi valley Discover a world of wildlife in your garden Three months on from the winter storms Natural Resources Wales - financial impact of forest fires soars to over £500k Bathing water season delayed Tree replanting underway at Bont Evans Natural Resources Wales bolsters leadership team Catch and release for lave net fishery Socially distant but always on duty - using technology to catch waste criminals Investigations into environmental incidents continue during lockdown Work continues to tackle illegal fishing NRW – protecting Wales’ environment during the Covid-19 crisis Earth Day 2020 – Climate change efforts more important than ever Hafren Forest Live Cam offers bird’s eye view of ospreys from home Fires cause £100k of damage to Afan Valley and Seven Sister Forests Pollution increase sparks reminder to farmers during coronavirus NRW joins multi-agency group to tackle invasive species Landscape specialists receive official recognition Consultation on Uskmouth power station permit change Phone-call engagement for Bryn Posteg Consultation after coronavirus cancels drop-in session Natural Resources Wales closes all car parks, play areas and toilets in the reserves, woods and forests. All mountain bike trails are also closed. NRW urges social distancing Consultation on change to Bryn Posteg landfill permit Natural Resources Wales closes visitor centres during coronavirus pandemic Second conviction for illegal cockling at Burry Inlet Re-assessment of Cardiff flood scheme completed More heavy rain forecast for Wales Discovery of two rare bog mosses made on mid-Wales reserve Over 13,000 marine specimens to be curated at Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum of Wales Significant impacts expected from Storm Jorge Anglers of all abilities given opportunity to fish in the river Tawe Another weekend of rain expected for Wales Working in or around a river: temporary measures for floods in Wales Pembroke Dock permit change consultation Two Severe Flood Warnings issued for Monmouth Natural Resources Wales urges caution following storm Dennis Flood Warnings expected due to Storm Dennis Storm Dennis to bring further risk of flooding Felling of diseased Larch trees at Cwm Rhaeadr has begun Landslip in Conwy valley People’s views sought on Dinas Powys flood scheme Courts fine a Llwynhendy man for illegal cockling Warnings likely as Storm Ciara hits Man arrested for illegal burning of waste New plans for Hinkley Point C sediment disposal New fishing byelaws come into force on Dee and Wye Organisations commit to protect and improve health and the natural environment in Wales Evidence on options for transformative change needed to sustain people and the planet Larch to be felled in Sirhowy Valley NRW river projects set to boost fish habitats Urgent tree felling work has started at Afan Forest Park Connectivity is the theme of NRW partnership event Warning over illegal waste scam in Llanelli Safety works completed at Snowdonia reservoirs Celebrate the LIFE of your local wetlands on World Wetlands Day 2020 New All Wales fishing byelaws come into force Illegal tyre waste cleared from Port Talbot site New water refill points on Anglesey Coast Milford Haven Port Authority waste permit granted Get snappy! - help us record how our raised bogs are changing Over 50,000 oak trees to be planted in South Wales Warning to farmers over illegal dumping of waste Major milestone as Cwmcarn plans submitted NRW shedding light on new invasive species laws Application to change Barry waste wood facility permit Call in to discuss Llyn Tegid safety plans NRW advising residents on river health following pollution incident 2019 Golden Acorn awarded to young learners Natural Resources Wales celebrates twenty years of sustainable forestry Tree planting marks 100 years of forestry in Wales and sets future ambition Free flood warning service coming to Vodafone customers in Wales Plans progress to ensure Llyn Tegid remains safe Otter alert Company fined following river pollution Deadline for new abstraction licences is fast approaching New forest trails to be created thanks to local charity Wales hosts an internationally themed metal mine recovery conference Flood risk triggers Monmouth residential park evacuation NRW warning over illegal operators dumping waste Heavy rain predicted to cause flooding throughout Wales The future of Kenfig National Nature Reserve Spoke-tacular new mountain bike trail set to open in Mid Wales Discovery of rare orchid made on a mid-Wales reserve Foresters past and present celebrate centenary High tides and high winds likely to cause flooding NRW implements emergency byelaws to protect salmon on the Severn Adopt a tributary and help fish thrive Woodland creation secures farm’s future Consultation on waste permit decision NRW announces new licences for wild bird control Flood wall work completed to reduce flood risk in Bontnewydd It’s time for some Acorn Antics! Small changes can make big improvements in water quality Making a revival – the monster mower effect River benefits after polluter pays Water company fined £40,000 in NRW prosecution after 500 fish killed Need to register farm waste activity Small changes for a cleaner river First pink salmon caught in Welsh waters for decades Forestry team sets the gold standard Work continues to reduce flood risk in Newport Six forests of the UK feature on the new Royal Mail special stamps Easement scheme to boost fish populations Poacher caught by NRW officers on patrol Pollution stopped at Newcastle Emlyn Sponge survey to understand health of marine habitat NRW officers net poachers after tip off Consultation on Pembroke Dock waste permit Celebrate the beauty of bogs on International Bog Day Thousands of dead fish in Afon Dulas pollution incident Plans take shape to ensure Llyn Tegid remains safe NRW responds to large slurry pollution incident Plans for Port Talbot renewable energy project Work to reduce flood risk in Bontnewydd The nest generation of Ospreys in Wales Prince of Wales visits Welsh forest to see horse logging £700K improvement scheme to improve flood protection Man questioned about illegal netting Tree planting forges new land management partnership Appointment of Dominic Driver as head of land stewardship Water vole release marks end of four year project Illegal waste removed from Llandow For peat’s sake – volunteer to save Wales’ rarest habitat. NRW supports Welsh Government’s climate emergency declaration Future looks rosy for rare moth in mid Wales Wheelie exciting plans for a new mountain bike trail Natural Resources Wales investigates fish kill Monster Mower - brand new wetland harvester machine arrives in mid Wales Major drive to bring new life to precious habitats Farmers warned about illegal waste woodchip NRW refuses permit for waste facility Spring Sights, Sounds and Smells New woodland driven forward by NRW and Ford Urgent work to reduce flood risk