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Welcome to Wales Biodiversity Partnership

Sustaining a Living Wales- a Green Paper on a new approach to natural resource management in Wales

The consultation is seeking views on the proposed changes to the governance and delivery of the management and regulation of the environment in Wales, based on the ecosystem approach. The closing date for the consultation is 31st May 2012

To view the consultation document & supporting information click here

Single Environment Body for Wales

A decision to bring together the Forestry Commission Wales, Countryside Council for Wales and the Environment Agency Wales in a single body has been taken by John Griffiths, Welsh Government Environment minister.

To find out more details click here

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A Living Wales, a new framework for our environment, our countryside and our seas

Wonderful Wildlife of Wales

Discover Welsh wildlife gems like the snowdon lily and goshawk brought to you in this fantastic BBC Guide.
As well as rare creatures, many of our more common wildlife characters are out there waiting to be discovered in a habitat near you.

> Looking for Ways to help wildlife? Click here
It is surprisingly easy to do something to help garden wildlife in the lean and cold months of winter. A few small actions can make a big difference.

NEW Biodiversity 2012   'Year Ahead' calendar

 

Bioidversity is life-Biodiversity is our life. 

Natur Cymru - The Nature of Wales
Natur Cymru is a quarterly bilingual magazine all about the precious environment and wildlife of Wales. Featuring:

  • Latest news on issues affecting the nature of Wales
  • High quality articles penned by leading conservationists
  • Stunning images
  • Book reviews
  • Wildlife events in Wales.

View a preview of the latest edition, including details of a Nature writing challenge (with over £1000 of prizes) and to read the latest Natur Cymru blog

Get out there and experience the variety of life!

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Latest News

Conference Proceedings - Wales Biodiversity Partnership Conference
14th & 15th September 2011, Trinity College, Carmarthen
The conference proceedings are now available with links to key note speeches, presentations and workshop outputs

Ecosystem Funding announced
The Welsh Government have announced £1 million in funding to support the development of projects to enhance ecosystem resilience and diversity. The funding will be available for activities that support the Welsh Government’s plans for managing the natural environment as set out in its Natural Environment Framework.
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Professional training opportunity at Plas Tan y Bwlch
Reducing Risks - Ecosystems, Landuse and Well Being in the UK, Plas Tan y Bwlch, 6 - 8 February 2012. Follow the link for more details and to book.

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Training Events
Check out the latest training programmes from Flora Locale, Natur, Shared Earth Trust, Wildlife Observer Wales here..

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Review of scientific evidence base for the eradication of bovine TB in Wales.

Welsh Environment Minister John Griffiths has announced that there will be a review of the scientific evidence base regarding the eradication of bovine TB in Wales.

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BARS
The BARS web address has now changed; the range of information on the BARS website will remain the same and the change does not affect BARS functionality.

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Non Native Species Alert
The Amphipod Dikerogammarus villosus has been found in Britain. For more information and ID sheet click on this link

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Be Plant Wise is a campaign which encourages pond owners to help prevent the spread of invasive, non-native aquatic plants. Find out how you can do your bit to help. 

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Take a look at H2O, the newsletter full of useful information about the CCW's marine & freshwater work and projects. 

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