27 Feb 2025
A new project has been launched to connect and restore the Celtic rainforest woodlands in the Dyfi Valley’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, that will also bring economic and wellbeing benefits to its local communities.
The ‘Dyfi Biosphere Celtic Rainforest Communities project’ is a Local Nature Partnership collaboration between Local Authorities, charities, conservation groups and community organisations, and will take place in February and March this year.
The project will explore and tap into the wide-ranging benefits of the ‘National Forest for Wales’. Local Celtic rainforests are home to rare wildlife and unique ecosystems. Activity will include surveying the woodlands, improving habitats, tree planting and coppicing to increase biodiversity. Processing timber on-site and training will bring local economic opportunity. Local communities including children and vulnerable adults will have the opportunity to get out into the woods with woodland wellbeing workshops and conservation volunteering.
It is hoped that this project will pave the way for a wider and active partnership long term, with a vision of collaboration that benefits both nature and the local communities for years to come.
This project is funded by Welsh Government’s National Forest for Wales Landscape Pilot 2024/2025, administered by WCVA. The project is being run through Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership with project partners including Ceredigion County Council, Coetir Anian, Coed Lleol / Smallwoods, RSPB Ynyshir, Eryri National Park Authority and Camu Ymlaen & Padarn day Support Services.
For more information contact – Fiona Moran, Biodiversity Assistant, Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council, [email protected].
