Open Activities

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  • Minexchange Conference 2025

    We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming MineXChange Conference, taking place at the Leonardo Hotel, Cardiff on Wednesday 12th November 2025. Building on the success of last year’s event and the excellent feedback we received, this year’s theme focuses on metal mine remediation, with a strong emphasis on research, development, and innovation in delivering solutions. This conference will bring together leading experts from industry, academia, NGOs, and... More
    Closes 13 November 2025

  • How we are regulating Kronospan, Chirk

    Fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael yma. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) regularly receives reports from the local community about noise, dust and odour emissions from the Kronospan factory. We want to reassure people that we take every incident report seriously and are focusing our efforts on addressing the issues raised. We review all incidents related to Kronospan reported by local residents, requesting the operator to investigate and provide feedback to NRW on each one. ... More
    Closes 14 November 2025

  • Caernarfon Harbour Pontoons

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Caernarfon Harbour Pontoons Notice is hereby given that Caernarfon Harbour Trust has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The application is for the installation of Caernarfon Harbour Pontoons. You can see the application documents free of charge, from ... More
    Closes 25 November 2025

  • ORML1938, Morlais Demonstration Zone

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 Notice of Application for a variation to ORML1938, Morlais Demonstration Zone Notice is hereby given that Menter Môn Morlais Limited has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The project requires EIA consent and is subject to the requirement for an environmental impact assessment... More
    Closes 3 December 2025

  • Proposed Glyndŵr National Park (Designation) Order - Statutory Consultation 2025

    To view this page in Welsh, visit Ymgynghoriad Statudol Parc Cenedlaethol Arfaethedig Glyndŵr Gorchymyn (Dynodi) 2025 . Return to Wales's New National Park Proposal information page . We are now consulting on the Draft (Designation) Order and the proposed map for a new National Park in Wales. These can be downloaded here: Draft Designation Order Basic Proposed Glyndŵr National Park Map Detailed... More
    Closes 8 December 2025

  • Wales’s New National Park Proposal

    Last updated on the 15 September 2025. Visit Cynnig Parc Cenedlaethol Newydd Cymru to view this page in Welsh. Latest updates: September 2025 12-week consultation begins on the proposed Glyndŵr National Park – The Proposed Glyndŵr National Park (Designation) Order - Statutory Consultation 2025 is now live. July 2025 Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Board Meeting outcome – On the 16... More
    Closes 8 December 2025

  • Minera Mine Complex – Flow Gauging Structures installation

    ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION NOT TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT (Regulation 12B of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Land Drainage Improvement Works) SI1999/1783 as amended) Minera Mine Complex – Flow Gauging Structures installation. Natural Resources Wales gives notice that it proposes to install flow gauging structures at the following sites in the Minera mine complex, west of Coedpoeth Wrexham: Park Day Level :... More
    Closes 10 December 2025

  • Llandinam Gravels River Restoration Project

    Read this page in Welsh. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is working on a project to restore important habitat along a stretch of the River Severn in the village of Llandinam. The area, known as Llandinam Gravels, is a nature reserve. The shallow gravels provide great habitat for invertebrates to thrive, for wading birds to feed and for migratory fish such as salmon to spawn. But historic human intervention, such as straightening the river channel and... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Evaluation of external citizen science partnership proposals

    View this page in Welsh We have developed this form to document the citizen science projects occurring in Wales to ensure we are aware of projects that may provide us with information/data and to detail clearly what is being requested from NRW from citizen science groups before we collaborate. As citizen science in Wales is expanding and NRW have an interest in the work that is being carried out, we need to ensure that we provide a consistent approach to all... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Y Môr a Ni (The Sea and Us)

    A new initiative led by the Wales Coasts and Seas Partnership (CaSP Cymru) has launched ‘Y Môr a Ni’ – a framework for Ocean Literacy in Wales, which is a first of its kind in Europe. The strategy aims to grow people's relationship with our coasts and seas. The more connected people feel to the sea, the more conscious people become about their individual and societal effects on marine and coastal environments. This can lead to behavioural changes that safeguard and protect... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Consultation on our regulatory fees and charges for 2026/2027

    We are consulting on our proposals to update the charges for some of our permits, licences and compliance activities. You can find the full charging proposals below. Please read this before proceeding with the questions. NRW Regulatory charge proposals for 2026/27 Our consultation questions ask you for your views on our proposals. We will use the feedback to inform our final proposals, which we intend to implement from April 2026, subject to Welsh Government approval. ... More
    Closes 12 January 2026

  • Bontnewydd Fish and Eel pass construction project

    Welsh version available here . What work is taking place The Bontnewydd weir has been assessed as being a barrier to fish and eel migration on the Afon Gwyrfai. The planned work involves: Replacing the rock barrage immediately downstream of the weir to improve fish passage upstream. Installing an eel pass over the weir by modifying its surface to create a rough, brushed finish that eels can grip onto. ... More
    Closes 31 March 2026

  • How our teams manage flood risk and water levels on the Gwent Levels

    To view this page in Welsh click here The Gwent Levels are a historic landscape of international significance that are characterised by a complex network of fertile fields and historic water courses (known locally as reens) that stretch across 180Km. Running alongside the Severn Estuary, this historic landscape is made up of several unique habitats that contribute to the special wildlife interest here and requires careful management. Our... More
    Closes 5 April 2026

  • Challenges and Choices - A Consultation on Wales’s Significant Water Management Issues

    Water is a vital natural resource for the environment and people. Water creates and sustains the ecosystems upon which all life depends. It is vital to the economy and for health and is used to generate power, run industries and grow food. Physical modifications are severely reducing the diversity and resilience of our waters. Rural areas, wastewater, towns, transport and abandoned mines are sources of pollution such as chemicals, metals, nutrients and bacteria, in addition to this,... More
    Closes 21 April 2026

  • Heriau a dewisiadau – ymgynghoriad ar faterion rheoli dŵr sylweddol Cymru

    Mae dŵr yn adnodd naturiol hanfodol i’r amgylchedd a phobl. Mae dŵr yn creu ac yn cynnal yr ecosystemau y mae pob peth byw yn dibynnu arnynt. Mae’n hanfodol i’r economi ac ar gyfer iechyd ac fe’i defnyddir i gynhyrchu pŵer, rhedeg diwydiannau a thyfu bwyd. Mae addasiadau ffisegol yn lleihau amrywiaeth a gwydnwch ein dyfroedd yn ddifrifol. Mae ardaloedd gwledig, dŵr gwastraff, trefi, trafnidiaeth a mwyngloddiau segur yn ffynonellau llygredd megis cemegion, metelau,... More
    Closes 21 April 2026

  • A Greener, Fairer Wales Starts Here: Our Call to the Next Senedd

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Wales faces urgent challenges—from climate change to pollution, rising costs, and pressure on our land. The next Senedd will decide our future. At Natural Resources Wales, we see what works and what doesn’t. Right now, our environment is under threat because decisions are too fragmented, polluters slip through the cracks, and short-term fixes fall short. We’re calling on Wales’... More
    Closes 1 June 2026

  • Porthmadog Flood Risk Management Project

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg. We are continuing our work to find long-term ways to reduce the risk of flooding in the communities of Porthmadog and Tremadog. Like all coastal communities, the area is facing a future of rising sea levels, more frequent storms and wetter weather, due to climate change. This will put increased pressure on flood defences and increase the risk of flooding if we don’t take action. ... More
    Closes 25 September 2026

  • Beacon Hill (North East) forest operations

    Click to read this page in Welsh What work will take place? Forest operations in the north east area of Beacon Hill woodland, Wye Valley, are due to begin in Autumn 2025 and will take about six months to complete. The work is part of a wider effort to restore and improve the health of the woodland following the disruption caused by the larch disease outbreak. The thinning will: open the canopy to encourage natural regeneration. improve the... More
    Closes 26 September 2026

  • Cwm Rheidol Lead & Zinc Mine

    The Cwm Rheidol mining complex is 15km east of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, and includes the mines of Ystumtuen, Penrhiw, Bwlchgwyn and Llwynteifi. The earliest definitive reference to mining in the area dates from 1698 at Ystumtuen, and over the following centuries the mines were developed and worked intermittently under numerous owners and various combinations. By the late 19th century these four mines were all connected underground, enabling the extensive workings to drain to... More
    Closes 30 September 2026

  • Whitestone forest operations

    Click to read this page in Welsh What work will take place? Forest operations in Whitestone, Wye Valley, are due to begin in Autumn 2025 and will take about six months to complete. We're felling larch trees to comply with a Statutory Plant Health Notice issued on the trees within the woodland. The trees are infected with Phytophthora ramorum, more commonly known as larch disease. While this is taking place, we're taking the opportunity to thin the... More
    Closes 1 October 2026

  • Barbadoes forest operations

    Click to read this page in Welsh What work will take place? Forest operations in Barbadoes Wood near Tintern Abbey, Wye Valley, are due to begin in Autumn 2025 and will take about six months to complete. We're felling larch trees to comply with a Statutory Plant Health Notice issued on the trees within the woodland. The trees are infected with Phytophthora ramorum, more commonly known as larch disease. While this is taking place, we're taking the... More
    Closes 1 October 2026

  • Penyrenglyn Coal Tip Risk Management

    Click to read this page in Welsh / Cliciwch i ddarllen y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg This is an update on the background, the works completed, and the works planned by Natural Resources Wales in the Penyrenglyn area of the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. In advance of the planning application for the proposed drainage works, we will consult from Thursday 11 September until 9 October 2025. This will be an opportunity for you to have your say and shape the future of the... More
    Closes 29 November 2026

  • Pwllheli Flood Risk Management Project

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg. Parts of Pwllheli are at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. It is anticipated future flood risks, particularly from the coast, could be significant. As our climate changes, we will face more frequent storms, as well as rising sea levels. This will put increased pressure on flood defences and could impact how they perform. Maintaining today’s level of flood protection for people and homes is a challenge. ... More
    Closes 23 December 2026

  • Four Rivers for LIFE - Brecon Weir Restoration Project

    Read this page in Welsh. Natural Resources Wales’ Four Rivers for LIFE Project aims to improve Brecon Weir for juvenile Atlantic salmon and other fish populations in the River Usk. The project will install a new smolt pass to help young salmon (smolts) and other fish species to move freely downstream past the weir out to sea. The work will begin this summer (July 2025). Smolt is the name given to the stage in a young salmon’s life when it migrates to sea. ... More
    Closes 31 December 2026

  • Taking action for a flood resilient Taff

    Click to read this page in Welsh / Cliciwch i ddarllen y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg What is the problem? The Taff catchment’s communities and landscapes are vulnerable to repeated river and surface water flooding. With the anticipated impacts of climate change, flood risk throughout the catchment will worsen as large storms become more frequent and intense. There is an urgent need to plan now to improve the resilience of our communities and environments.... More
    Closes 31 March 2027

  • National Forest for Wales Status Scheme

    View this page in Welsh The National Forest Status Scheme opened on the 23 June 2023 and enables exemplary woodlands to join the National Forest for Wales network. Welcome to the National Forest for Wales Status Scheme Becoming part of the National Forest for Wales is all about being part of something unique for the people of Wales. Having National Forest for Wales status allows exemplary woodlands to be recognised, to become part of... More
    Closes 31 March 2027

  • Natural Flood Management in the Cadoxton catchment

    Click to view this page in Welsh. We are exploring options to reduce the risk of flooding in Eastbrook and Dinas Powys. Periods of heavy rainfall over recent years have highlighted a flooding problem in Dinas Powys. In periods of high rainfall, the river channels, surface water drains and surface water sewers become overwhelmed causing flooding of roads, gardens and homes. One of our roles is to see what can be done to reduce the risks, especially in the... More
    Closes 5 June 2027

  • Natur am Byth! Saving Wales' threatened species

    View this page in Welsh / Cymraeg The Natur am Byth partnership is Wales’ flagship Species Recovery programme. It unites nine environmental charities and organisations with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to deliver the country’s largest natural heritage and outreach programme to save species from extinction and reconnect people to nature. The ten core partners are: Natural Resources Wales (lead) Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Bat... More
    Closes 30 September 2027

  • Online form to request flood advice leaflets

    Our advice and guidance is available as leaflets that you can use and share with others. You can request: paper copies to be sent directly to you multiple copies if you want to share with others alternative format, large print or other languages You can view and download digital versions, and request copies to be sent to you by completing the short form below. Advice is also available on our website naturalresources.wales/flooding Or you can contact... More
    Closes 31 December 2027

  • Flood Awareness with DangerPoint 2024

    The quiz has eight questions to test your knowledge and understanding of flooding. Learn about flooding, what you can do to prepare, and what you should do if flooding happens in your locality. More
    Closes 31 December 2027
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