Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape

Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape Scheme

Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape

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A rich tapestry of ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows and slow-flowing rivers

The Alun and Chwiler Living Landscape scheme is currently being delivered through the Welsh Government Nature Networks Fund . The ‘Restoring Resilience to Welsh Woodlands’ project aims to create, connect and enhance habitats within the catchments of the Afon Alun and Afon Chwiler, with a particular focus on woodlands and improving water resource management within the two catchments. The project is delivered in collaboration with the Welsh Dee Trust, and supported by partners including the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Natural Resources Wales and Flintshire and Denbighshire County Councils.

The scheme promotes sustainable land management approaches and works with farmers and land managers within the river catchments, particularly those looking to improve sustainability on the farm and strengthen the resilience of ecosystems in the face of climate change as well as pests and diseases.

The Heritage Fund Wales is distributing the Nature Networks Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government

Aims of the scheme

  • Improve habitats and their connectivity within the catchments of the Afon Alun and Afon Chwiler, with a focus on woodlands

  • Improve water quality and quantity within the two river valleys of the Afon Alun and Afon Chwiler
  • Demonstrate and promote a wide range of sustainable land management approaches
  • Provide opportunities for local communities to access and learn about the area’s unique wildlife, including volunteering opportunities
  • Develop working relationships with a range of project partners and stakeholders

Contact us

Jonathan Hulson, Woodlands for Water Project Manager
Jonathan.Hulson@northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk
Mobile: 07961698437

Scheme area

Woodlands for Water Project Focus Area

Woodlands for Water Project Focus Area / Ardal Ffocws y Prosiect Coetiroedd ar gyfer Dŵr (copyright Ordnance Survey 250K)

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