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Parc Mine
Parc Mine is located in the Gwydir Forest within the Snowdonia National Park, approximately 1.6km southwest of Llanrwst and approximately 5km north of Betws-y-Coed. Parc Mine was worked sporadically from 1855 to 1963, recovering over 10,000 tons of lead and 4,000 tons of zinc. The mine is interconnected via its underground workings with eleven other mines, and sits in close proximity to numerous other independent mines such as Hafna Mine and Pandora Mine. When the mine... MoreCloses 18 December 2045 -
Wemyss Lead & Zinc Mine
The abandoned Wemyss Mine is 15km southeast of Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. It is located at the head of the Cwmnewydion valley, a tributary of the River Magwr, which joins the River Ystwyth at Abermagwr. The mine worked the Frongoch mineral lode alongside Frongoch and Graig Goch mines. Wemyss became an integral part of the larger Frongoch Mine and cannot be considered in isolation from its more illustrious neighbour. In the 1840s both mines came under the same... MoreCloses 26 October 2043 -
Cwmystwyth Lead Mine
Cwmystwyth Mine is approximately 6km northeast of the village of Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ceredigion. The mine covers around 250ha on the steep northern slopes of the Ystwyth Valley, with some minor workings on the southern slopes. Cwmystwyth exploited three mineral lodes over the course of its operation, namely Comet, Kingside and Mitchell. The earliest mining at Cwmystwyth has been dated to the Early Bronze Age, when copper was extracted from the Comet lode in an opencast on... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Nant y Mwyn Lead Mine
The Nant y Mwyn mine is located close to the village of Rhandirmwyn in Carmarthenshire; approximately 10 km to the north of Llandovery. There is evidence of ancient mining (pre-Roman) at the site however most of the workings date from the 16th through to the 20th centuries. Mining activity at Nant y Mwyn mine during the early 20th century was intermittent and the site was abandoned during the early 1930s. The workings can be divided into two main... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Van Metal Mine
Van Mine is located in the rural hamlet of Y Fan, approximately 3km northeast of Llanidloes, Powys. Van Mine was a former lead, zinc, and silver mine. It was one of the most productive lead mines in Europe in the 1870s. Records of mining trials date back to 1850, with the first ore produced in 1866. Production started to decline in the 1890s and eventually closed in 1921 primarily due to the fall in lead prices due to cheaper foreign imports. Several heritage assets... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Cwmnewydion metal mine project
The Cwmnewydion project is focused on Graig Goch mine and Frongoch Adit, which are situated within the Cwmnewydion valley, located approximately 1.5 km southwest of Trisant village and 3.75 km northwest of Pont-rhyd-y-groes in Ceredigion. The Nant Cwmnewydion watercourse flows along the valley floor immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of Graig Goch mine. Upstream to the east of Graig Goch mine is Frongoch Adit and Wemyss mine. Frongoch mine is further to the... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Metal mine water pollution
Pollution from Abandoned Metal Mines Abandoned metal mines cause extensive pollution in Wales, with approximately 1,300 sites estimated to impact water quality and ecology in over 700 km of watercourses. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Mining Remediation Authority (formerly Coal Authority) are working together to tackle this pollution, making our rivers cleaner and healthier to benefit people, wildlife and the economy. Causes... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Dylife Lead & Zinc Mine
Dylife Mine is located 13km northwest of Llanidloes, Powys, on the mountain road to Machynlleth. It has been identified as a major source of metals to the Afon Dyfi catchment and is responsible for the Afon Twymyn failing to achieve European Water Framework Directive standards for zinc, lead and cadmium. Dylife exploited lead and zinc from three mineral lodes: the Dylife, Esgairgaled and Llechwedd Ddu. The earliest workings are possibly of Roman date and may have been linked to the... MoreCloses 19 October 2043 -
Old Castle Down SSSI - Grazing to Help Wildlife
Cliciwch yma i ddarllen y dudalen yn Gymraeg / Click here to read this page in Welsh Old Castle Down Old Castle Down is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to several distinct features including limestone grassland, limestone heath and humid heath. The variation in these plant communities reflects the changes in the calcium carbonate content of the soils. On the west side of the B4265 the calcareous grassland is dominated by sheep’s fescue grass... MoreCloses 22 September 2030 -
Gwaith Plwm a Sinc Abbey Consols
Mae mwynglawdd Abbey Consols (sy’n cael ei adnabod hefyd fel Bronberllan, Florida neu Cwm Mawr Rhif 2) tua 1km i’r dwyrain o bentref Pontrhydfendigaid yng Ngheredigion. Mae’n edrych draw tua mynachlog Abbey Ystrad Fflur ar lan Afon Teifi gyferbyn. Mae’r mwynglawdd yn un o dri y gwyddom iddyn nhw gael effaith andwyol ar ansawdd dŵr Afon Teifi gan achosi i’r afon fethu â chyrraedd safonau dŵr o dan Gyfarwyddeb Fframwaith Dŵr Ewrop (WFD) ar gyfer sinc. Esgair Mwyn a... MoreCloses 28 February 2030 -
Abbey Consols Lead & Zinc Mine
Abbey Consols Mine (also known as Bronberllan, Florida or Cwm Mawr No. 2) lies 1km east of the village of Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion and overlooks Strata Florida Abbey on the opposite bank of the River Teifi. The mine is one of three known to have an impact on water quality in the River Teifi, causing it to fail European Water Framework Directive (WFD) standards for zinc. The other significant mines in the area are Esgair Mwyn and Cwm Mawr. Strata Florida Abbey was founded... MoreCloses 28 February 2030 -
Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Project
The Upper Wye Catchment Restoration Project is an NRW project funded by Welsh Government to restore the health of the upper reaches of the River Wye. The Wye is one of the UK’s most special rivers, which is reflected by its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is home to several important species including Atlantic salmon, otter, shad, white clawed crayfish and the plant, water crowfoot. ... MoreCloses 30 March 2029 -
Reservoir Safety Reform
Click here to view this page in Welsh . In Wales, there are around 400 registered reservoirs which are regulated under the Reservoirs Act 1975 - the law which sets the minimum safety standards. We have designated over half of these as “high-risk reservoirs” where we think a failure and any subsequent uncontrolled release of water could pose a risk to life. Reservoir safety is about ensuring the physical structure of a reservoir, its dams and embankments are safe. ... MoreCloses 31 March 2028 -
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... MoreCloses 30 September 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... MoreCloses 5 June 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... MoreCloses 31 December 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 . ... MoreCloses 28 November 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... MoreCloses 30 September 2026 -
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... MoreCloses 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... MoreCloses 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... MoreCloses 31 December 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... MoreCloses 29 November 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... MoreCloses 14 November 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 . Newsletter Sign-up to our new regular newsletter on how we regulate Hafod Landfill . We're taking this seriously Please be assured we are taking each report seriously and are focussing all our efforts on addressing the... MoreCloses 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... MoreCloses 31 October 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... MoreCloses 1 October 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. 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... MoreCloses 30 September 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... MoreCloses 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... MoreCloses 31 July 2025 -
Carmarthenshire Forests - Storm Darragh Recovery
PIC CAPTION: Storm Darragh damage at Tower, Brechfa Forest We’re continuing efforts to clear fallen trees and debris to assess the full extent of the damage caused by Storm Darragh. Current situation The damage across the land that we manage across south west Wales is extensive, with vast areas of forestry significantly impacted by the high winds. The safety of our visitors and staff remains our top priority. While... MoreCloses 21 July 2025
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