The scree and boulders near the lake appear easy to walk on, but the layers of wet vegetation which cover them demand a safety first approach. Progress is steady – it has to be.
Expedition to Horse Mussel Reef
Scientific diving is a strictly regulated activity carefully planned in advance and overseen by a dive supervisor. At this site it is an intensive exercise, as each diver has a short amount of time to carry out a specific task at around 30-metres depth. Absolute concentration is crucial.
Wales’ special sites – the challenge…
by Christine Edwards on 10. Oct, 2011 in designated areas, environmental impacts and controls, historic landscapes, natural environment and landscape, natural resource conservation, natural resource management, natural resources
We must remember that the unique and varied habitats of SSSIs have developed over hundreds of years, through management practices such as grazing and forestry; and they need active ongoing management to maintain their conservation interest…
Help us stem the Mitten Crab Invasion
by Bran Devey on 29. Sep, 2011 in conservation biology, marine science, natural resource management, research, species
A crack unit of scientists from the Natural History Museum, the Marine Biological Association and the Countryside Council for Wales need your help to understand the threat posed by one of the world’s worst invasive species – the Chinese Mitten Crab…
Cwm Clydach – the tranquil valley
by Bran Devey on 11. Aug, 2011 in access and recreation, access to the countryside, built heritage, forestry, heritage, historic environment, historic landscapes, history, landscape, leisure, natural environment and landscape, recreation, video
A walk through Cwm Clydach grants you a rare escape from the hustle and bustle. There’s a degree of magic at work here. A landscape that was.
A landscape that is.
Revived canal cruises into focus
by Luke Maggs on 10. Jun, 2011 in access and recreation, access to the countryside, built environment, built heritage, historic environment, leisure, recreation, sustainable development, tourism, video
Now, I’m not normally one for the slower strains of recreation. I tend to prefer carving it up on my surf board (falling off professionally!) or hanging from my fingertips in the high mountains somewhere. But I have to say I found the whole experience – gently cruising down the canal – very relaxing, and certainly enjoyable…
An acid reign – twenty years at CCW
by Catherine Duigan on 11. May, 2011 in environmental degradation, environmental impact, environmental protection, freshwater biology, geochemistry, hydrology, marine biology, natural resource conservation, soil science
Dr. Catherine Duigan is Head of Marine and Freshwater Sciences at CCW. To celebrate our organisation’s 20th birthday, Catherine looks back at the past two decades and recalls the fight against Acid Rain in the 90′s, and the ongoing battle against the acidification of our waters into this new century…
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Why protect?
07. Jun, 2010
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The Welsh View
07. Jun, 2010
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An opportunity in challenging times
12. Jul, 2010
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Birthday on the Welsh Barrier Reef
07. Jun, 2010
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Walking the Anglesey coastal path
04. Nov, 2010
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Expedition to Horse Mussel Reef
23. Jan, 2012
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Cadair Idris – reaching the giant’s seat!
12. Jan, 2012
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Wales’ special sites – the challenge…
10. Oct, 2011
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Help us stem the Mitten Crab Invasion
29. Sep, 2011
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Cwm Clydach – the tranquil valley
11. Aug, 2011
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