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04 Mar 2026

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting applications from experienced graziers to take on conservation grazing at two nationally important sites: Rhos Llawr Cwrt National Nature Reserve and the adjoining Cors y Clettwr site in Ceredigion, and Ogof Ffynnon Ddu National Nature Reserve in Penwyllt, Powys.

07 Apr 2026

16 Mar 2021

A newly released report has shown that an important conservation project’s work to revitalise sand dunes across Wales will also improve the breeding habitat for the European protected species, the great crested newt.