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Natural Resources Wales are responsible for creating, protecting, and managing woodlands in Wales.

Options available to forestry offences we regulate

Forestry research supports effective responses to the challenges that society faces.

It is never too early to consider the environmental issues that may arise with your Forestry project and how you might avoid or minimise any impacts. 

Some of our projects to manage forests and timber

Find out when an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is required and how the EIA process works.

Mid Wales is the biggest producer of Welsh timber. Forests and woodlands also offer additional benefits for biodiversity, conservation, recreation and well-being.

This register is a summary of forestry environmental impact assessments.

18 Jul 2024

13 Nov 2024

For the 25th consecutive year, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has maintained its FSC certification having been re-assessed by accredited auditors Soil Association, for its work in the sustainable management of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. It has also maintained its PEFC certification.

20 Dec 2024

Planning and managing digital content to meet the needs the public has of NRW

Information about applying for an Environmental Permit/Exemption for water discharges

Find application forms and guidance on applying for environmental permits to discharge to ground or surface water

Find out what to do if you no longer need your permit for discharges of sewage or trade effluent or for the disposal of waste sheep dip to land.

Do you want to discharge water or effluent to a surface water (for example a river, stream, estuary or the sea) or to groundwater? A discharge might be made through a pipe, drain, open channel, or infiltration system.