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  • Notice of Application for Mona Landfall Geotechnical Survey

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Mona Landfall Geotechnical Survey Notice is hereby given that Mona Offshore Wind 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 application is for Mona Landfall Geotechnical Survey. You can see the application documents free of charge, from ... More
    Closes today

  • Registration for Webinar - Sustainable Drainage Concept Design Grants Programme

    Registration form for Webinar - Sustainable Drainage Concept Design Grants The Webinar will take place on the 28th of April 2025 at 10:00am The Webinar registration closes on 25th April 2025 This is an hour long webinar to find out more about the Sustainable Drainage Concept Design Grant programme, the eligibility criteria and how to apply. There will be an opportunity to ask questions. A recording of the webinar will be made available. The deadline for Grant... More
    Closes 25 April 2025

  • Notice of Application for Improvement works to Neptune Road slipway at Tywyn, Gwynedd

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Improvement works to Neptune Road slipway at Tywyn, Gwynedd Notice is hereby given that Gwynedd Council 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 improvement works to Neptune Road slipway at Tywyn, Gwynedd. You can see the application documents free of... More
    Closes 1 May 2025

  • Notice of Application for Pile repairs at the Valero Pembrokeshire Oil Terminal Jetty Berth 2

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Pile repairs at the Valero Pembrokeshire Oil Terminal Jetty Berth 2 Notice is hereby given that Valero Pembrokeshire Oil Terminal Ltd. 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 Pile repairs at the Valero Pembrokeshire Oil Terminal Jetty Berth 2 . ... More
    Closes 7 May 2025

  • Information on forestry operations in Westend and Llanbradach woodlands, Caerphilly

    Click here to view this page in Welsh Westend (please scroll down for information on Llanbradach) Felling operations are being carried out within this woodland to remove larch trees that are infected with Phytophthora ramorum. In February, our contractors began work in the northern area (marked on the map below) and are working their way south. The work has currently been paused due to nesting birds and will resume at the end of bird breeding... More
    Closes 10 May 2025

  • Myherin / Tarenig Forest Resource Plan

    Gweld y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Natural Resources Wales is responsible for the sustainable management of the publicly owned woodlands and forests of Wales. They are managed for the benefit and well-being of the people who visit them and depend on them for their livelihood. This responsibility includes improving their biodiversity and long-term resilience to climate change so that future generations will also be able to enjoy the benefits they provide. Every ten years Natural Resources... More
    Closes 16 May 2025

  • Information on forest operations at Wet Meadow

    To view this page in Welsh please click here Forest thinning operations are taking place in this woodland to thin the conifer trees to help restore the forest back to Ancient Woodland. The work will take approximately 8 months. Why do we thin trees? Once an area of trees has matured to a certain size, they begin to compete with one another for nutrients, water, and light. Thinning the... More
    Closes 6 June 2025

  • Information on forest operations at Slade Wood

    To view this page in Welsh please click here What work is taking place? We will need to carry out felling operations in Slade woodland, to remove the remaining 6 hectares of larch trees which are infected with Phytophora ramorum (more commonly known as larch disease) We are currently working with our contractors to agree a start date and will update this page as soon as we have confirmation. What is larch disease? ... More
    Closes 6 June 2025

  • Beacon Hill Woodland - Felling operations

    To view this page in Welsh click here Update 21/11/24 Following reports of discoloration of the pond at Beacon Hill (grid reference SO 5174 0505) our officers have been out on site to take water samples as a precaution. The results show elevated levels of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). As a precaution, you may wish to keep dogs and livestock out of the water until further notice. Forestry harvesting does produce... More
    Closes 4 July 2025

  • Carmarthenshire Forests - Storm Darragh Recovery

    PIC CAPTION: Storm Darragh damage at Tower, Brechfa Forest In south west Wales, we’re facing an enormous challenge in recovering from Storm Darragh, one of the most destructive weather events in decades. Our windblow surveys, which examine the numbers of trees that have been uprooted and blown over, have identified that the scale of the impact is vast, with up to 900 hectares of windblow on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) with Carmarthenshire and other... More
    Closes 21 July 2025

  • Afan Forest Storm Darragh Recovery

    After a challenging period of prolonged felling and storm recovery, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is preparing to re-‘egg’-nite adventure at Afan Forest, just in time for Easter. Afan Forest has faced significant challenges. Prolonged tree felling to remove dead and diseased larch trees and the devastating impact of storms — particularly Storm Darragh — left many areas inaccessible, and impacting tourism and the local businesses that rely on the forest’s vibrancy. ... More
    Closes 21 July 2025

  • Sign up to join our Flood Warning User Panel

    We are working to improve the Flood Warning Information Service. We need your help to make the service work for you. You can help shape the future of the service by sharing your views and experiences. Please sign up to join our Flood Warning User Panel. This means you will be given the opportunity to take part in user research. This might be surveys, emailed questions, or conversations with a member of our team. Signing up does not commit you to anything. Anyone can sign up to take... More
    Closes 31 July 2025

  • Update on Natural Resources Wales' visitor centres

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Retail and catering provision at three visitor centres managed by Natural Resources Wales ceased operating on March 31, 2025. After closure, we launched a public exercise to look for partners who may be interested in helping to run these services at Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Ynyslas and Coed y Brenin in the future. All paths, trails, car park, play area and toilet facilities will remain open at the sites... More
    Closes 1 October 2025

  • How we are regulating Hafod Landfill, Wrexham

    Fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael yma. Reporting an issue from Hafod Landfill, Wrexham To report issues from Hafod Landfill, Wrexham as easy as possible, please report by calling 0300 065 3000 or report online here . We're taking this seriously Please be assured we are taking each report seriously and are focussing all our efforts on addressing the issues raised. What are we doing to regulate the site We understand the significant concern... More
    Closes 31 October 2025

  • Sandycroft and Pentre Drain Flood Remediation Works

    Fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael yma. Natural Resources Wales is working to improve the performance of the main river network in Sandycroft and Pentre. These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to managing flood risk in the local community and are funded by the Welsh Government's Flood Risk Management Grant in Aid. This work forms part of a broader partnership with colleagues from Flintshire County Council (FCC) and is part of a long-term project to improve flood risk... More
    Closes 31 October 2025

  • How we are regulating Kronospan, Chirk

    Fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael yma. We fully understand the level of concern within the local community, and we want to reassure people that we take every incident reported to us seriously. We review all incidents related to Kronospan reported by local residents, requesting the operator to investigate and provide feedback on each report. We continue to ensure that the site complies with its environmental permit, which is in place to safeguard the environment and protect human... More
    Closes 14 November 2025

  • Penyrenglyn Coal Tip Risk Management and Forest Operation

    This is an update on works currently underway and planned by Natural Resources Wales in the Penyrenglyn area. Coal tip risk management Penyrenglyn has a coal tip on the hillside and is located within the area of our tree felling operation. This coal tip is one of our top priority sites to undertake remedial drainage intervention work to reduce the risk of landslip. Many disused coal tips have drainage systems to reduce water content. No such system is in place... More
    Closes 29 November 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 the UK. 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

  • 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

  • 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 March 2026

  • Flood Awareness with ScoutsCymru 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 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

  • 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

  • Managing flood risk in Ynysybwl

    Natural Resources Wales is working to reduce the risk of flooding in Ynysybwl. Ynysybwl was badly affected during Storm Dennis in 2020. Flood waters from the Nant Clydach overtopped the highway wall, which runs along the length of Clydach Terrace, flooding 17 properties. The Welsh Government has instructed us to undertake a full Business Case process following the Welsh Government's Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Business Case Guidance . ... More
    Closes 28 November 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 (June 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

  • 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 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
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