Towy conservation project launched
Green-fingered Towy Valley locals are being given the chance to learn about managing habitats, hedgerows and woodlands under a unique partnership scheme.
Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd, a Carmarthenshire County Coucil-led project which is aimed at conserving the landscape, environment and the heritage of the Towy Valley, has teamed up with Coed Cyrmu to run a free woodland management training course.
The course will provide local people with a chance to learn about thinning, coppicing, tree planting and woodland diversity.
The event is being held on Thursday, September 24, near Broad Oak.
The day will include two farm visits to look at a range of broadleaved woodlands.
The Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd team has also joined up with Coleg Sir Gar to run a number of reduced cost training courses at the Gelli Aur campus during autumn 2009 and summer 2010.
Courses include hedgelaying; hedgerow planting and management; strained wire fencing; watercourse management; grassland management and pond management.
Anna Hobbs, Tywi Afon yr Oesoedd Landscape and Biodiversity Officer, said: “We are pleased to be able to offer these courses at a reduced cost, as part of our commitment to passing on knowledge to local people about the environments where they live. But places are limited, so we’d advise those interested to reserve their place as soon as possible.
“We would also love people to join us on our free training day on September 24.”
Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd (Tywi a River Through Time) is a £2.4million project, led by Carmarthenshire County Council, which is aimed at conserving the area’s landscape, biodiversity and history; and creating a legacy for future generations.
Project bosses want to bring together communities from across the area and educate residents and visitors of all ages about the heritage associated with the region.
The project received £1.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, £557,378 from the Rural Development Plan, and support from the Countryside Council for Wales, Menter Bro Dinefwr and National Trust.
A number of schemes are being rolled out, all of which are intended to conserve, enhance and celebrate the area’s rich heritage, and secure it for future generations.
Cllr Clive Scourfield, executive board member for regeneration, said: “This is an invaluable opportunity for people who would like to learn more about woodland and hedgerow management. The Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd project is proving a real success, and it continues to capture the imagination of local people.”
For further information, or to reserve a place on a course, please contact Anna Hobbs on 01558 824271, or email ahobbs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd, a Carmarthenshire County Coucil-led project which is aimed at conserving the landscape, environment and the heritage of the Towy Valley, has teamed up with Coed Cyrmu to run a free woodland management training course.
The course will provide local people with a chance to learn about thinning, coppicing, tree planting and woodland diversity.
The event is being held on Thursday, September 24, near Broad Oak.
The day will include two farm visits to look at a range of broadleaved woodlands.
The Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd team has also joined up with Coleg Sir Gar to run a number of reduced cost training courses at the Gelli Aur campus during autumn 2009 and summer 2010.
Courses include hedgelaying; hedgerow planting and management; strained wire fencing; watercourse management; grassland management and pond management.
Anna Hobbs, Tywi Afon yr Oesoedd Landscape and Biodiversity Officer, said: “We are pleased to be able to offer these courses at a reduced cost, as part of our commitment to passing on knowledge to local people about the environments where they live. But places are limited, so we’d advise those interested to reserve their place as soon as possible.
“We would also love people to join us on our free training day on September 24.”
Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd (Tywi a River Through Time) is a £2.4million project, led by Carmarthenshire County Council, which is aimed at conserving the area’s landscape, biodiversity and history; and creating a legacy for future generations.
Project bosses want to bring together communities from across the area and educate residents and visitors of all ages about the heritage associated with the region.
The project received £1.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, £557,378 from the Rural Development Plan, and support from the Countryside Council for Wales, Menter Bro Dinefwr and National Trust.
A number of schemes are being rolled out, all of which are intended to conserve, enhance and celebrate the area’s rich heritage, and secure it for future generations.
Cllr Clive Scourfield, executive board member for regeneration, said: “This is an invaluable opportunity for people who would like to learn more about woodland and hedgerow management. The Tywi Afon Yr Oesoedd project is proving a real success, and it continues to capture the imagination of local people.”
For further information, or to reserve a place on a course, please contact Anna Hobbs on 01558 824271, or email ahobbs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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