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Kepak backs sustainable grassland systems at Royal Welsh Grassland Event
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (466+ words) KEPAK is reinforcing its commitment to Welsh livestock farming as Gold Sponsor of the Royal Welsh Grassland Event (Brecknockshire), a key industry showcase focused on improving grassland performance, soil health and on-farm resilience. Tom Finn, CEO of Kepak Meat Division…...
Decision on Sageston wind turbine deferred pending bat impact data
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (447+ words) A PEMBROKESHIRE wind turbine scheme which was recommended to be refused over a lack of information on how it may affect bats, which led to it being previously withdrawn, has gained some breathing space to address the issue. In December…...
Development Bank of Wales invests "154, 000 to support new British Bird of Prey Centre in Carmarthenshire
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (435+ words) THE DEVELOPEMENT Bank of Wales has invested "154, 000 in the British Bird of Prey Centre to support the development of a new visitor attraction in Carmarthenshire, helping the business to strengthen the area's tourism offer and create new jobs. The British…...
Welsh zoo Plantasia awarded major industry accreditation, placing one of UK's highest standard animal attractions
2+ week, 2+ day ago (408+ words) PLANTASIA Tropical Zoo'in Swansea'has been awarded full accreditation by'BIAZA, placing the attraction among a select group of zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland recognised for meeting the highest standards of animal welfare, conservation, education, and research. The accreditation…...
Gold Standard: 12, 500 acre organic farm estate gives iconic bison dazzling new look
3+ week, 6+ day ago (507+ words) ONE OF North Wales's most recognisable roadside landmarks has been given a dazzling new look. The famous metal bison statue outside Rhug Estate has been transformed into a striking gold feature. And for a sustainable business on a remarkable run…...
RSPCA Cymru appeal after dead buzzard found tied to a tree root in Powys
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (400+ words) RSPCA CYMRU is appealing for information after a dead buzzard was found tied to a tree in Powys. The bird of prey was found in the afternoon on April 14 at a private woodland in Llanbrynmair. The buzzard was found deceased…...
WWT to create bigger, more connected wetlands in Wales thanks to funding boost
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (348+ words) At WWT, wetlands are what we do. Creating and restoring both fresh- and saltwater wetlands in and around WWT Llanelli will create safe havens for'spectacular'birds to feed and breed" like'the rare'black-tailed godwit,'lapwing'and shoveler.' Feeding areas for mammals and fish…...
Four national libraries join forces in major new UK'Ireland Initiative
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (319+ words) THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES in Aberystwyth will benefit from part of the "5 million funding for 12 projects announced under the UK-Ireland Cultural Co-Operation Programme. The approved projects, which will take place between 2026 and 2030, include a first of its kind collaborative…...
New planning policy threatens access to nature, warns Open Spaces Society
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (387+ words) HELEN MONGER, case officer for the Open Spaces Society, declares: "The Government's proposed planning policy will strike a fatal blow to the creation of new village greens'and does nothing to safeguard and improve people's vital access to nature." The society,…...
70-metre Bio Tapestry artwork brings Gwent's natural world to life
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) THE GWENT Green Grid Partnership hosted a celebration of a spectacular new multimedia artwork celebrating the incredible biodiversity of our region. The'Bio Tapestry'is an ambitious 70-metre-long creation, created by community groups from all five Gwent authorities. Far from a traditional…...