Results for "Peatlands"

09 May 2016

Peatlands are one of Wales’ critical natural assets, with a fascinating environmental history and an important role in securing the future resilience of our environment.

27 Nov 2015

Work to restore Welsh peatlands is showing signs of success – but there’s a lot more to do.

Wales has some of the best lowland wetlands in Europe, 11 of which are specially protected as Natura 2000 sites.

23 Jun 2019)

Sunday 23 June | 2.00pm - 4.00 pm | Newport Wetlands Visitor Centre

02 Feb 2016

Today (2 February 2016) is World Wetlands Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance and value of wetlands. This year’s theme is Wetlands for our Future: Sustainable Livelihoods.

One of the best sites in Wales to see wild birds, reedbeds, saltmarsh and saline lagoons.

24 May 2018

Natural Resources Wales’ work to restore lowland wetlands in North Wales has been selected as a ‘Best Nature’ project in Europe.

Try bird spotting at Newport Wetlands, get wet in Waterfall Country, go mountain biking at Afan or Cwmcarn or enjoy a family day out at Garwnant Visitor Centre

03 May 2019

Each month our teams write a blog about the special places they look after. Here, Kevin Dupé, our Reserve Manager, talks about the rare bittern that booms during the magical dawn chorus at Newport Wetlands.

31 Jan 2014

Today (2 February, 2014) is World Wetlands Day, a day to focus on wetland habitats.

24 Mar 2014

The future of one of Britain’s most important bog wildlife sites has been assured thanks to Natural Resources Wales’ purchase of the area’s last remaining peat cutting rights.

Find out about the research, guidance and tools available to help restore deep peat in afforested sites.

A stunning landscape ranging from dramatic cliffs to headlands and from woods to dunes on Pembrokeshire’s south coast.

Our work in reducing carbon emissions, and adapting to climate change, based on targets set by the UK and Welsh Governments.

13 Oct 2014

Natural Resources Wales has uncovered a type of rare fungus previously unknown in Wales during a survey into 200 of the country’s most important bog and fen sites.

Find out which areas of land and seas around Wales have been identified of European and international importance.

17 Oct 2017