Pembrey Country Park to be featured on BBC's Countryfile programme
The fascinating history of Pembrey Country Park will be explored as part a special feature on this weekend’s popular BBC programme Countryfile. Presenter Matt Baker visited the park and the neighbouring Pembrey Burrows nature reserve recently, taking a look at its rich history as a World War One Royal Ordnance factory. He was joined by the park’s conservation officer Simeon Jones, and Alice Pyper of the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, who will be seen talking about the WW1 remains in the park and the regeneration of the sand dunes. “It was a pleasure to be part of the filming with the Countryfile team,” said Simeon. “Together with the Dyfed Archaeological Trust we were able to draw links between the sand dunes – how they were used as part of the Ordnance during the war, and how they’ve changed over the years. “Matt Baker was also keen to hear about our dune regeneration programme, and how we’re working with Natural Resources Wales to look after them and maintain its important biodiversit...