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Excellence Wales National Open Days, Liberty Stadium, Swansea 12 - 13 November 2008
Our Environment Open Days - Clean and green, managed and enjoyed. The quality of the local environment is central to the quality of life for local communities across Wales. Environment is not just about the visible services which people receive. The workshops represent an opportunity to share good practice in environmental services and exhibit success stories. For more details and a booking form, visit the WLGA website.

Current WAG biodiversity-related consultations include the Rural Development Plan: Axis 2 Review of Land Management Schemes (closing date 19th Dec 2008). Biodiversity management is one theme likely to beconsidered in the Axis 2 Review.

Environment Strategy Wales second action plan 2008-2011 is now published, click here to view the action plan

Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) show that the Stonechat has increased by 338% in Wales since 1994. The BBS is the primary source of information and results from the 2007 survey show that while Stonechats are increasing, woodland birds such as Willow Warbler and Goldcrest are doing less well in Wales than in the rest of the UK. For further details and how you can get involved in the survey, please click on this link: BBS Press release Wales