The aim of the project is to develop community understanding & participation in the environment and provide a lasting legacy of environmental improvement that will be of economic & recreational benefit to the community. This will be achieved by:
Creating an 8 ha Community Woodland on former land reclamation land that lies between St Joseph’s Church & RCT Sheltered Housing and the Canolfan Recreational & Sports Centre.
Undertaking woodland planting and management, providing access improvements, fencing, recreational facilities and opportunities and interpretation.
Providing the lasting legacy of a Welsh Oak sculpture trail linked to adjoining parkland and forestry to improve the urban environment creating economic benefit to the community by attracting visitors to the area to view the trail and act as a catalyst for further development in the community.
Enabling community participation by encouraging younger & older members of the community to work together in the planning & implementation of the scheme which will improve capacity building & transferable skills.
Grant awarded: £175,000
Bidding Group: St Joseph’s Church in Wales
Contact Details: Father David Way, The Vicarage, Gladstone St, Aberaman, Aberdare. CF44 6SB
Tel: 01685 872871
E-mail: fr.dave@virgin.net
