Join us for a day of practical conservation at Cwm Mynach!

Cwm Mynach is a hidden valley nestling on the flanks of the Rhinog Mountains. After the Second World War, much of the land was planted up with commercial conifer crops but since 2010, the Woodland Trust has been working to restore this thousand-acre wood to native broadleaf woodland. In February 2014, hurricane force winds caused significant damage in some parts of the Sitka spruce crop, including parts planted on the ancient woodland site. Once the fallen timber is cleared, we need to re-establish a canopy of broadleaved trees as soon as possible to secure the ancient woodland remnants and improve habitat connectivity along the river’s edge. As well as tree planting, we’ll also be clearing glades for lichens and controlling the hemlock. Kylie Jones-Mattock from the Woodland Trust will be joining us for the day and will be at hand to answer any questions!

All welcome! Please get in touch with Bethan if you’d like to find out more, either by email on bethan@snowdonia-society.org.uk or call the office on 01286 685498.

There will be limited spaces on offer for free transport from Bangor and Caernarfon, please let me know if you’d like to book!