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Tourism boom beckons as new bridleway links country parks |
A new horse route opening up miles of safe riding paths through woodlands in South Wales could pave the way for an equestrian tourism boom in the area. |
Redesign plan for historic mountain blighted by flytippers |
Plans are being laid to redesign part of an iconic mountainside parking area in an innovative attempt to finally defeat fly-tippers who use the historic landmark as a dumping ground for tons of builder’s rubble, household waste and car tyres. |
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Police patrols to fight crime in Wye Valley woodlands |
Forestry Commission Wales and Gwent Police are working together to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the woodlands of Monmouthshire. |
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Pioneering Scouts head for the woods |
Two Scout troops are working towards their Forester Badge by raiding nearby woodlands to make useful objects from branches found along paths and track sides. |
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Charity plants largest new woodland in Wales for over 20 years |
A woodland the size of about 140 rugby pitches is being created on former farmland in the Upper Vyrnwy valley – the largest new planting scheme in Wales for over 20 years. |
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Game, set and match for diversifying farmer |
A farmer who planted a woodland and diversified part of his land into a mecca for a shooting society in mid-Wales has bagged a prestigious UK-wide award. |
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It’s no holiday for Peter as woodland business takes off |
Peter Bottoms once earned his living in Ceredigion’s tourism industry, but now he’s carving out another life far from the madding crowd after buying a forest in mid-Wales. |
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Biological warfare against forest pests in Wales – revealed at National Botanic Gardens |
Scientists, foresters and land managers from across Wales and from other parts of the UK and Ireland will be converging on the National Botanic Gardens next week to learn how insect pests in Welsh forests are being kept under control - by clever use of their own natural enemies. |
Watch out – the Butcher’s back! |
Mice and other small mammals are on high alert after the Butcher bird – so called because of its violent feeding habits – was spotted patrolling the skies above Clocaenog forest in north Wales. |
Breathing space for Pembrey and Penybedd |
Forestry Commission Wales is beginning work to give two Carmarthenshire forests more breathing space and make them more attractive places to visit. |
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‘Slimmed down’ woodland’s looking good |
We might all be thinking about going on a diet at this time of year – but foresters even slimmed down a woodland to improve its appearance. |
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Spend a night with the stars at Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian |
Visitors to Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian will be able to explore the wonders of the universe on Saturday (January 21) during a stargazing event at the Forestry Commission Wales centre in conjunction with the BBC. |
Forestry Commission Wales awarded for promoting equality |
Forestry Commission Wales has been recognised for its work to tackle inequality and discrimination. |
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Children’s woodland games could offer lessons for life |
A group of nursery children are having their every move discreetly monitored as they play in their local woodland as part of a project that aims to equip them with essential skills for the rest of their lives. |
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Action plan calls for joint approach to control deer |
A five-year action plan to manage the growing number of deer has been published by the Welsh Government. |
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Woodland visit adds up for Chinese foresters |
Foresters from one of the most populous countries in the world visited Wales to discover how we encourage people to make the most of our woodlands. |
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‘Winter warmer’ to toast the benefits of Bridgend’s woodlands |
The Bridgend Forest Education Initiative (FEI) group has just the answer to those post-Christmas blues – a “winter warmer” get-together around a crackling log fire in the woods. |
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Camcorder to rescue as honey buzzards spread their wings |
Bird experts have unveiled their latest weapon in a bid to shed light on the secret life of the elusive honey buzzard – a camcorder. |
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At last – a good newts story! |
Volunteers and foresters pooled their resources to breathe fresh life into three woodland ponds. |
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No more excuses as new MinorTaur loop opens |
There goes another excuse to snooze quietly on the sofa after eating too many mince pies. Can’t afford to join an expensive gym? Nothing to do to get the pulse racing? Just when you thought it was safe to “kick back” and reach for the remote control, Forestry Commission Wales comes up with something to get you out of the house and into the great outdoors. |
Tree disease woodland gets a visitor-friendly makeover |
Foresters have turned adversity to their advantage by improving public facilities in an ancient woodland that was afflicted by a deadly tree disease. |
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Teachers get to grips with new climate change pack |
School teachers learned new ways of educating children on the realities of climate change during a training day at Afan Forest Park. |
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Park life’s a winner for snap happy Ben |
A picture of a cold, misty morning in Acton Park, Wrexham, was worth £100 of high street vouchers to Ben Wilkinson after his snap won a nationwide photography competition. |
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Forestry Commission Wales removes illegal bike jumps |
Forestry Commission Wales has begun to remove a number of illegally constructed mountain bike jumps and other trail features in the Foel Fynyddau area, near Pontrhydyfen. |
Farmer’s woodland is an historic treasure trove |
A farmer whose land shines a light on Welsh history stretching back thousands of years is planning to carry out work to his woodlands to meet thoroughly modern needs. |
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Real life lecture for foresters of the future |
Foresters of the future received a silviculture masterclass from today’s experts when they spent two days learning how Forestry Commission Wales looks after the Welsh Government’s woodlands. |
School children create Plant! site with a difference |
A new woodland with a difference is growing on Anglesey – it was designed and planted by school pupils. |
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Horse access to Garw forest improved |
Forestry Commission Wales has acted to provide safe access for horse riders to a woodland which has been targeted by illegal off-road motorbikers. |
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Pupils go Bacc to nature on woodland visits |
Textbook theory was brought to life for Welsh Baccalaureate students when they visited a local woodland to learn about the many benefits of trees. |
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Minister tours timber factory ‘success story’ |
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, John Griffiths, visited a family-run timber factory that has become one of North Wales’s biggest success stories. |
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Foresters begin task of planting 2.9 million trees |
Work that will help to shape how the Welsh countryside will look in years to come is under way as contractors set about planting the woodlands of the future. |
Wetland haven for woodland that doesn’t like trees |
What do you do with an area of woodland that doesn’t like trees? That was the conundrum facing Forestry Commission Wales after trees refused to grow on an area of Bwlch Cefn Llian woodland, just north of Rhayader in mid-Wales. |
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Santa heads for the woods as big day approaches |
More than 2,000 children from all over Wales will be wrapping up warm and heading out into their local woods to meet Father Christmas this month. |
Tree clearance boost for wildlife – and the planet |
Roadside trees are being removed from two Carmarthenshire woodlands to make them more homely places for the rare plants and wildlife that live there. |
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Sheep set for upland forest mission |
A local farmer is set to send his sheep on a mission to improve the environment high in the hills above mid-Wales. |
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Come and meet Rudolph as Garwnant gears up for Christmas |
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer will be visiting Garwnant as the Forestry Commission Wales centre begins its countdown to Christmas. |
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Minister praises children for giving community a woodland |
Environment and Sustainable Development Minister John Griffiths has praised children who planted a new community woodland on a local housing estate. |
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Special agent Evelyn’s key role in improving more than 100 woodlands |
She may not be a prominent landowner, but Evelyn Over is the unseen force who has been credited with transforming huge areas of the Welsh countryside. |
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Roundhouse project steers children away from trouble |
Teenagers at risk of being drawn into a life of crime built two Celtic roundhouses for children to enjoy as part of a project to keep them on the straight and narrow. |
Environment Minister urges foresters to learn from the lessons of Europe |
Welsh Government Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development John Griffiths is urging foresters to learn from the lessons of Europe as they plan for climate change and the future. |
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Woodland gym’ll fix it for health risk patients |
A plan for doctors to refer some patients to their local woodland in an attempt to improve their health and fitness has been launched. |