July 2023

Curlew Connections Launches at Royal Welsh Agricultural Show

Today sees the official launch of a £1 million project to prevent the extinction of an iconic Welsh bird. Bannau Brycheiniog National Park will be joined by partner organisations at the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show to launch the Curlew Connections Wales project. Curlews are a charismatic bird that breed on…

FFOREST FAWR GEOPARK INCLUDED IN UNIQUE UK UNESCO SITES ON NEW ILLUSTRATED MAP

New map launched that includes all 58 UK UNESCO sites for the first time Map illustration by artist Tom Woolley Visitors encouraged to discover new sites and destinations on their doorstep Ignite your summer adventures and discover Fforest Fawr Geopark alongside 57 other unique UNESCO sites in the UK and…

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park champions accessibility with the launch of new Terrain Rider

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park has purchased a Terrain Rider, an all-terrain mobility scooter to improve accessibility to the stunning landscape surrounding its visitor centre. This has been made possible with funding from the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics fund. The official unveiling took place at the National Park Visitor Centre in…

Volunteers tackle Invaders of the National Park: eradicating Himalayan Balsam in Cwm Bwchel

This summer Bannau Brycheiniog National Park is amplifying its efforts in tackling the invasive non-native species, Himalayan Balsam. With its rampant growth and adverse impact on local ecosystems, this effort aims to protect the park's biodiversity and preserve its natural beauty for generations to come. Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), a…