Regulation 12B of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Land Drainage Improvement Works) SI1999/1783 as amended
Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Reservoir Drainage Works Natural Resources Wales gives notice that it proposes to carry out improvement works to Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Reservoir Drainage Works, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth SY23 3AB.
The proposed improvement works will involve the installation of formal mitre drain downstream of the reservoir. Natural Resources Wales considers that the...More
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Emergency Overflow pipe repairs on behalf of Welsh Water at Llanbedrog
Notice is hereby given that Alun Griffiths Contractors 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 Emergency Overflow pipe repairs on behalf of Welsh Water at Llanbedrog.
You can see the application documents free of charge,...More
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting you to complete the short survey at the bottom of this page to help us develop our new People Plan for Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest on Anglesey .
We would like to know more about how you use and access the site as well as the challenges you face.
By building a better understanding of how people use the site and what their needs are, NRW and partners can work on managing access, activities, the natural...More
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Mona Offshore Wind Farm Suction Bucket Foundation Trials
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 to carry out suction bucket foundation trials for Mona Offshore Wind Farm.
You can see the application documents free of charge, from ...More
Why are we consulting?
Significant numbers of non-native gamebirds, particularly common pheasant and red-legged partridge, are released in Wales each year. Within the boundaries of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) these releases usually require consent. However, in Wales, there is currently little regulation outside of protected sites.
This has led to concerns about the ability of agencies like Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to effectively...More
Pam rydym yn ymgynghori?
Mae niferoedd sylweddol o adar hela estron, yn enwedig ffesantod a phetris coesgoch, yn cael eu rhyddhau yng Nghymru bob blwyddyn. O fewn ffiniau Safleoedd o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig (SoDdGA), fel arfer mae angen caniatâd ar gyfer rhyddhau o'r math hwn. Fodd bynnag, yng Nghymru, ychydig iawn o reoleiddio sydd y tu allan i safleoedd gwarchodedig ar hyn o bryd.
Mae hyn wedi arwain at bryderon ynghylch gallu asiantaethau...More
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for a Marine Licence for Deganwy Marina Maintenance Dredge and Disposal
Notice is hereby given that Lakeland Leisure 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 a marine licence for Deganwy Marina Maintenance Dredge and Disposal.
You can see the application documents free of charge, from ...More
Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Geotechnical Investigation
Notice is hereby given that Awel y Môr Offshore Windfarm 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 geotechnical investigation to characterise the site area for the proposed Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm.
You can see the application...More
Powys County Council has applied for a new bespoke environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, to operate a new facility for the bulking of non-hazardous material from kerbside collections. They propose to accept and process up to 22,500 tonnes per year of non-hazardous waste, with a maximum of 425 tonnes on site at any one time prior to being transferred offsite for further recovery or disposal.
A previous application...More
Mae Cyngor Sir Powys wedi gwneud cais am drwydded amgylcheddol bwrpasol newydd o dan Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016, i weithredu cyfleuster newydd ar gyfer swmpio deunydd nad yw'n beryglus o gasgliadau wrth ymyl y ffordd. Maent yn cynnig derbyn a phrosesu hyd at 22,500 tunnell y flwyddyn o wastraff nad yw'n beryglus, gydag uchafswm o 425 tunnell ar y safle ar unrhyw un adeg cyn cael ei drosglwyddo oddi ar y safle i gael ei brosesu neu waredu ymhellach. ...More
Update 20/03/23
We’ve paused the scheduled forest thinning operations in the eastern part of the woodland due to potential nesting birds in the area.
Work is now scheduled to begin in late July – early August once the birds have fledged and left their nests.
Find out more about how we protect wild birds during forestry operations
Update 08/11/2022
Forest thinning operations are due to begin shortly in the eastern part of the...More
What work is taking place?
Update 20/03/23
Felling operations to remove 14 ha of larch trees which are infected with Phytophora ramorum (more commonly known as larch disease) in Mescoed Mawr East woodlands, near Newport, have now been completed.
Re planting will take place this winter as part of 2023/ 2024 restocking programme.
Update 26 / 09 /2022
Felling operations have now begun in Mescoed Mawr East woodlands, near Newport, to...More
We recently held a consultation to ask people for their feedback to help inform the next steps in shaping the design for the commemorative woodland at Brownhill, Carmarthenshire and how we can achieve the proposed objectives for the site.
Thank you for getting in touch to share your feedback with us, whether that was through our online consultation, the drop-in event at Llansadwrn reading room, or by contacting us directly.
Having listened carefully to the responses,...More
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