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Unless we act quickly one of Eryri’s most iconic waterfalls, and wildlife sites, will be damaged forever
The alarming news is that developers have submitted a planning application to build a dam on the Afon Cynfal near Llan Ffestiniog and divert as much as 70% of the available water around the iconic waterfall of Rhaeadr y Cwm, as part of a hydro-electric scheme.
Three times over the past thirty years plans have been submitted for a hydro-electric scheme in Cwm Cynfal. Three times they have been either refused or withdrawn. But in July the developers formally submitted another application. The deadline for objections is 20 September.
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Amid concerns about over-tourism, those who love Eryri will be taking part in a MaD weekend of volunteering
Over the last weekend in August scores of outdoor enthusiasts will be in mountains and countryside of Eryri. But they will be coming not to walk or climb, but to undertake practical conservation tasks to help protect and conserve the National Park as part of Cymdeithas Eryri Snowdonia Society’s Make a Difference, or MaD Weekend.
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We are recruiting a Senior Conservation Officer
Role Description: Senior Conservation Officer Hours: 37.5 hours/week (negotiable), permanent. Some weekend work required. Starting salary: £25,942 pro rata Location: Hybrid: Working across Snowdonia with some working from home and from the office. Reports to: Programme Manager Direct reports: Society trainees Application deadline: 09:00 Monday 19th August 2024 Interview date: Wednesday 28th August 2024 Start date: ASAP no later than October […]
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Every man Jack!
It was a lot of fun working with schools in Dyffryn Conwy recently to pull the invasive Himalayan balsam, or jac-y-neidiwr as it is known in Welsh (Jack the jumper). Over the last few years, as part of the Carneddau Landscape Partnership, we have been working to help tackle the problem of the increasing and fast spread of Himalayan balsam within the Carneddau area and in settlements around the edge of the Carneddau.
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Saving Eryri, one balsam plant at a time
Little did Cai know that his six-month trainee conservation contract would turn into two and a half years of employment. As Cai moves on to a new chapter this article offers an overview of his time at the Snowdonia Society.
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Make a Difference weekend – booking now open!
Join us for the annual MaD weekend, a chance to get together in Eryri for a volunteering activities, events, food, live music and more!
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MaD weekend 2024 – Save the Date
We have exciting news: MaD Weekend (Make a Difference) is set to return on Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September!
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Dry stone walling at Pensychnant Conservation Centre
Dry stone walls are the main livestock barriers and field boundaries in Eryri as rocks are so abundant. We should be proud of our many skilled wallers! Have you ever stopped to wonder at the skill, effort and time entailed to build the walls which snake up the steepest of mountainsides?
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Volunteering: A chance to destroy something without being told off!
We were recently joined by year ten pupil Ewan for a whole week of volunteering activities. Get an insight into what being a volunteer with Snowdonia Society is like from what Ewan has to say!
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Lines in the Landscape – what a year!
We have had a fantastic year of events on the theme of Lines in the Landscape thanks to the National Grid Community Grant Fund. It’s been wonderful to engage with the landscapes of Eryri National Park in ways that are practical, educational, creative, and at times, just fun!
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Help save nature – support sustainable farming in Eryri!
Very many thanks to everyone who took part in the e-action we helped organise to encourage the Welsh Government to support sustainable farming in our National Parks and other Designated Landscapes.
The good news is that one hundred of you did so. You helped make it clear to the Welsh Government that people do care about our wildlife and want farmers to be supported in taking simple actions that can make all the difference in creating and maintaining space for nature within the farmed landscape, hand in hand with producing healthy, nutritious food, of course.
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Turning the tide – protecting our endangered species
Endangered species are species considered to be at great risk of becoming extinct in the wild. More than a quarter of the species on the planet (28%) are considered endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Planting a forest!
As we reach the end of the tree planting season, it’s nice to have a look back on what we have achieved!
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Hedgehogs. Why can’t they just share the hedge?
Spring is officially here! The lambs are bouncing, the daffodils are out in bloom, and the sun is shining! And most importantly, one of Britain’s most-loved species is emerging out of hibernation, ready to grace our gardens again.
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Photo Competition 2024
For this year’s Cymdithas Eryri Snowdonia Society photo competition we’re looking for your photos which capture and celebrate the special qualities of Eryri.
The awe-inspiring views and landscapes will be familiar to many, but digging a little deeper can reveal what makes the collectiveness of Eryri so special.
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You’ve made double the difference!
We’d like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported us through the Green Match Fund Campaign last week! Together you’ve been able to exceed our target of £5,000 and raised a whopping £5,352 and £695.25 in gift aid, to support the ongoing work we do to protect and enhance the beauty and special qualities of Eryri. With the money […]
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“Respect Eryri and help make tourism sustainable” plea as the May Bank Holidays loom
Cymdeithas Eryri Snowdonia Society is the only voluntary organisation existing solely to protect and enhance the beauty and special qualities of Eryri. On the eve of the busy May Bank holidays and the start of the summer season, the Society has issued to plea all who come to enjoy Eryri’s amazing, mountains, woods, countryside and coast to treat the area with respect. They are asking all who visit to do everything they can to reduce their environmental impact and to put something back into area, maybe by joining a volunteering day or supporting the work of the Snowdonia Society.
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Bonding over blood, sweat and tears!
Last week our staff team enjoyed a two day outdoor first aid course at Boulder Adventures where we learned how to keep everyone safe in the outdoors. Fortunately the weather was beautiful and we were able to enjoy learning outside. “I feel so much more knowledgeable and confident in my first aid skills now, […]
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Recognition for Caru Eryri
In a hugely positive move, the Caru Eryri project, co-founded by the Snowdonia Society, has received recognition by being shortlisted for the prestigious St David Awards. The Society’s Chair Sue Beaumont travelled down to Cardiff for the awards ceremony and here comments on the event:
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