Natural Resources Wales have warned that forest users are putting their lives at risk by ignoring safety signs. Sections of the forest have been closed off to prepare for tree felling operations. Large sections of the popular woodland are suffering from Larch disease. Natural Resources Wales have a plan to complete the work over the … more…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have announced plans to manage the removal of diseased larch trees from Fforest Fawr. Approximately 4,000 trees will be felled over the next 3 years. I spoke to NRW’s Local Area Manager, Mike James, at yesterday’s drop in session and he went through the plans with me. Phase 1 of the … more…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have confirmed that work to remove diseased larch trees from Fforest Fawr will begin in September 2018. They have arranged a drop in session for the public to view plans and ask NRW staff questions. The session is from 2-8pm on Tuesday 17th July in the village hall. Read our previous … more…
The National Assembly for Wales Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee visited Fforest Fawr yesterday to learn about the larch disease work. Natural Resources Wales representatives, Clare Pillman (Chief Executive), Diane McCrea (Chair) and John Hogg (Head of South Central Wales Operations) showed members of the committee around the forest. Our Regional Assembly Members, … more…
The new sculpture trail in Fforest Fawr, Tongwynlais, has been unveiled by award winning artist Simon O’Rourke. Ten new sculptures featuring beautifully carved animals will be installed by the end of the week. Follow @mytongwynlais Natural Resources Wales commissioned Simon to create a series of sculptures with a wildlife theme, that would appeal to children … more…
Natural Resources Wales, Anna McMorrin MP and County Councillors held a meeting on Monday 9th October to discuss the plans to fell infected larch trees in Fforest Fawr. There were over 70 people from in and around the village who came to hear Natural Resources Wales (NRW) discuss the process for dealing with the removal … more…
What a great read, many of the links and connections I've read in the past, but you use the book…