Open Consultations

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  • Wales's New National Park Proposal - Public Consultation 2024

    Visit the Cynnig Parc Cenedlaethol Newydd Cymru - Ymghynghoriad Cyhoeddus 2024 page to view this page in Welsh. The public consultation period will run from Monday 7 October until 23:59 on Monday 16 December 2024. For more information on the drop-in or online public consultation events, please visit Wales's New National Park Proposal information page . We want to hear your feedback on the draft boundary map referred to as the Candidate Area map, and encourage you... More
    Closes 16 December 2024
  • Wales’s New National Park Proposal

    Last updated on Monday 7 October 2024. The 10-week public consultation period on the proposal for a new National Park in Wales running from the 7 October to the 16 December 2024 has begun. Head over to Wales's New National Park Proposal - Public Consultation 2024 page to find out more. To view the page in Welsh, please click here . In its Programme for Government (2021-2026), Welsh Government sets out its intention... More
    Closes 16 December 2024
  • Notice of Application for Afon Tywi Pipeline Protection

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Afon Tywi Pipeline Protection Notice is hereby given that Northern Divers (Engineering) 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 Afon Tywi Pipeline Protection. You can see the application documents free of charge, from ... More
    Closes 18 December 2024
  • Working Together Consultation

    Are you interested in Wales’s water? Help us shape its future! We need to make sure we engage the right people at the right time in the right way about plans for water in Wales. Let us know who is interested in this work, how we can engage and keep you informed. We welcome everyone’s views so please share this public consultation with others. To view the page in Welsh, please click here. River Basin Management Plans... More
    Closes 20 December 2024
  • How our Internal Drainage District (IDD) team manage the Gwent Levels

    Click here to view this page in Welsh Caldicot & Wentlooge 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. Home to seven Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) that make up approx. 57Km of the area, the Levels are maintained through careful water level management which requires assent. A list of the... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • 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 2024
  • Upcoming forestry and land management work, Northern and Southern Wye woodlands, Monmouthshire

    What work is taking place? Forest Operations Extensive felling operations are beginning in the Wye Valley to remove approximately 133 hectares of larch trees, from Manor wood, Beacon Hill, Whitestone and The Fedw woodlands, which are infected with Phytophthora ramorum . More commonly known as Larch disease, Phytophthora ramorum, is a fungus-like disease which can cause extensive damage and mortality to wide range of trees and other plants. Larch... More
    Closes 31 December 2024
  • NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LLŶR FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT

    MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 MARINE WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2007 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LLŶR FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT Notice is hereby given that Llŷr Floating Wind Limited has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. The project requires EIA consent and is subject to the requirement for an environmental... More
    Closes 8 January 2025
  • Consultation on our regulatory fees and charges for 2025/2026

    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. Consultation on our regulatory fees and charges for 2025/26 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 2025, subject to Welsh Government... More
    Closes 12 January 2025
  • Ymgynghoriad ar ein ffioedd a thaliadau rheoleiddio ar gyfer 2025/26

    Rydym yn ymgynghori ar ein cynigion i ddiweddaru'r taliadau ar gyfer rhai o'n trwyddedau, hawlenni a gweithgareddau cydymffurfio. Gallwch ddod o hyd i'r cynigion codi tâl llawn isod. Darllenwch hwn cyn bwrw ymlaen â'r cwestiynau. Ymgynghoriad ar ein ffioedd a thaliadau rheoleiddio ar gyfer 2025/26 Mae cwestiynau ein hymgynghoriad yn gofyn i chi am eich barn ar ein cynigion. Byddwn yn defnyddio'r adborth i lywio ein cynigion terfynol, yr ydym yn bwriadu eu gweithredu o... More
    Closes 12 January 2025
  • Consultation on the environment agencies ‘Disposal facilities for solid radioactive waste: guidance on the requirements for authorisation’ (GRA).

    This consultation is about the environment agencies ‘Disposal facilities for solid radioactive waste: guidance on the requirements for authorisation’ (GRA). We are seeking your views on this joint guidance which will replace two existing GRAs – one for near-surface disposal facilities and one for geological disposal facilities (GDFs). This consultation does not relate to a specific site. It is not about the need for nuclear power or the siting of waste disposal... More
    Closes 28 February 2025
  • 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 2025
  • 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 2025
  • Information on forestry operations in the Wylie woodlands

    Click here to view this page in Welsh Update 12/11/2024 Felling operations have now begun in areas 4 and 5 of the woodland (please see map for details) To allow the work to be carried out as quickly and as safely as possible, public rights of way have been closed during operations. Whilst we do not like to close off access to our forests, which are enjoyed by many, live harvesting sites are incredibly dangerous, and this is necessary... More
    Closes 10 April 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Report a smell at Withyhedge Landfill, Pembrokeshire

    Report an odour from Withyhedge Landfill in Welsh. To make reporting odour isues from Withyhedge Landfill as easy as possible, we have set up this dedicated reporting form. All reports will be dealt with in the normal manner by our Incident Communication Centre. If you have provided contact details you will be given a unique reference number and you can opt to receive email updates on the investigation. Odour issues only This form is for the reporting of odour issues in... More
    Closes 31 July 2025
  • National Forest for Wales Status Scheme

    View this page in Welsh The National Forest Status Scheme opened on the 23 June and enables exemplary woodlands to join the National Forest for Wales network. Content Welcome to the National Forest for Wales Status Scheme What support is available? National Forest sites (via the status scheme) to date Useful links Welcome to the National Forest for Wales Status Scheme ... More
    Closes 30 September 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 will remain open until March 31, 2025, and will then close. After closure we will launch 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... 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. Reporting an issue from Kronospan, Chirk To report issues from Kronospan, Chirk, as easy as possible, please report by calling 0300 065 3000 or report online here . We're taking this seriously We fully understand the level of concern in the local community and we want to reassure people that we are taking this matter seriously. We consider all complaints about Kronospan from local residents, asking the... 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
  • 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
  • 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
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