The Environment

Our environmental work focuses on creating, protecting and improving habitats both for wildlife and for people. 

Non-native invasive species  Rhododendron Ponticum, Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam continue to be a problem in Bro Ffestiniog. Why are these plants an issue? As well as causing problems to property, they can carry diseases which destroy trees, and they can quickly take over native habitats which threatens our wildlife; they aren't a good food source for wildlife (although some may argue Himalayan Balsam is great for bees!), and not much else grows under the dense leaf cover. We manage these species in different areas to try and halt the spread and prevent it becoming too big a problem.

Community Woodlands and Orchards  Trees are vital to our existence, providing us with clean air, flood defences, habitats for wildlife, as well as benefits for our physical and metal health and wellbeing.  Our aim is to increase tree cover in the Bro Ffestiniog area, from orchards, small woodlands, to hedgerows.  We have developed a small community tree nursery to grow local provenance trees from seed. 

Green spaces Green spaces provide imense benefits to the community, such as somewhere quiet and peaceful to relax, socialise, play, learn, grow food, as well as attracting and supporting wildlife. We continue to develop green spaces and community gardens across the area, and have established several sites with different partners, from housing associations to schools.

Pollution Litter isn't just unsightly, it's a growing threat to our environment, with 80% of ocean and river litter coming from land based sources.  We are now a Keep Wales Tidy community hub, where you can borrow equipment to carry out your own litter pick, get support in establishing a voluntary litterpicking group, or join us in our clean up events.  We work with groups and individuals of all ages to raise awareness of climate change, pollution, and how to enjoy and care for nature.

Want to be involved?

We can't do all this alone! A dedicated team of volunteers have helped make a huge difference over the years.  If you're interested in conservation, gardening, environmental work and love being outdoors, then please use the 'contact us' button bellow to tell us what you'd like to do!

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