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14/12/2024

14/12/2024

Wonderful to be invited to Belmont Estate for a guided tour through their recently established wetlands on around a third of their land.

In just a few years, what has been achieved by rewriggling a river (only 15 months old and gravel beds forming!), releasing Dartmoor ponies, Tamworth Pigs and Red Devon cattle as ecosystem engineers and allowing nature to 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 with no human intervention is incredible - all whilst still producing high quality food.

Starting with a biodiversity baseline of around 400 species, the last survey in October was over 2000 - In relative terms that is incredible and really does impress upon how quickly restoration can take place.

'𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚'.

The passion from Henry and Tamsin is inspiring, with thousands of children from the Bristol area and beyond being giving the opportunity to connect with nature for free is applauded.

Again, free, walks are hosted regularly by the informed, eloquent and equally inspiring Martin and Luke - we would highly recommend.. Only one hour from Cardiff.

Thanks so much for your hospitality and we look forward to catching up soon - Woop Woop!

[Even though it was a typical Winter overcast day, it did not detract in any way and can only imagine how alive it will be come Spring!]

Find out more -

Regenerating land, reversing biodiversity loss and reconnecting communities to nature and each other. Discover how you can join the journey.

09/12/2024

29 Ionawr 2025. YMa

06/12/2024

Help support nature regeneration in Wales by donating to Tir Natur's crowdfunder 🌍💚

Tir Natur is launching a transformative ecosystem restoration project that will inspire, educate and offer hope in the face of unprecedented biodiversity loss.

Picture a vibrant, thriving landscape, where ancient grazers roam freely and wildlife flourishes. Imagine wilder carbon systems and natural water management that protect both communities and farmland from flooding. This vision is within reach – but only with our support.

Donate to their crowdfunder here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cynefin-appeal

Image: Katherine Jones Artist

06/12/2024

Newsflash! 🚨

You have helped smash our Crowdfunder stretch target and are enabling us to be even more ambitious!

In fewer than two weeks, you’ve raised an amazing £40,000 towards establishing Wales’ largest ecosystem restoration project and we couldn’t be more grateful for your support. The more we raise, the closer we get to securing a deposit and unlocking this piece of land for nature, and so with your help, we are now aiming to raise an additional £20,000.

Please consider making a donation. Until the New Year we have a £50,000 pot of match funding available, with donations of up to £250 being doubled with every extra penny contributing further to our land purchase.

To read more about the project or to make a gift, please visit our Crowdfunder page.
🔗https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cynefin-appeal

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Newyddion da! 🚨

Rydych wedi helpu inni gyrraedd ein targed ymestyn Crowdfunder ac yn ein galluogi i fod hyd yn oed yn fwy uchelgeisiol!

Mewn llai na phythefnos, rydych wedi codi swm anhygoel o £40,000 tuag at sefydlu prosiect adfer ecosystem mwyaf Cymru ac ni allem fod yn fwy diolchgar am eich cefnogaeth. Po fwyaf a godwn yr agosaf byddwn ni at sicrhau blaendal a datgloi’r tir ar gyfer natur, ac felly gyda’ch cymorth chi, rydym yn awr yn anelu at godi £20,000 ychwanegol.

Gofynnwn ichi ystyried gwneud cyfraniad. Hyd at y Flwyddyn Newydd mae gennym ni £50,000k o a***n cyfatebol ar gael, felly mae roddion hyd at £250 yn cael eu dyblu gyda phob ceiniog ychwanegol yn cyfrannu ymhellach at brynu’r tir

I ddarllen mwy am y prosiect neu i wneud rhodd, ewch i'n tudalen Crowdfunder.

🔗https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/cynefin-appeal

📸 SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

04/12/2024

***𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁, 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝘁, 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗱 - 𝟳.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 @ 𝗖𝗹𝘄𝗯 𝗬 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘁*** FREE to register and a FREE drink (First 33 people) - Woop Woop!

Last one of 2024, would be great to make to see as many of you as possible and support Clwb Y Bont after the recent floods.

Along with co-hosts , we welcome you to join us for an informal get together for anyone interested in conservation, the environment and sustainability.

Please register to claim your free drink:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pontypridd-small99s-people-planet-pinttm-sustainability-meetup-tickets-1084510753859

As always, huge kudos to Adam Bastock and Julia McGuire of Small99 the powerhouse behind the movement and Simon Blackler of Krystal for generously sponsoring the drinks.

See you in the room - Woop Woop!

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved

24/11/2024

Pontypridd Flood Relief Fund

Our community has been devastated by the recent flooding caused by Storm Burt, leaving many families, businesses, and homes in need of urgent support.

We are coming together to raise funds to help those most affected by this disaster. Every donation will go directly to supporting local residents and businesses as they begin the difficult process of rebuilding their lives.

Pontypridd has always been a town that pulls together in tough times, and now is the time to show that incredible community spirit once again.

💧 Donate Here: https://gofund.me/93997754

Thank you for standing with Pontypridd. Together, we can help our town recover and rebuild stronger than ever.

24/11/2024

24/11/2024

Woop Woop - Looking forward to this!

17/11/2024

***𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁, 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝘁, 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗱 - 𝟳.𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺, 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 @ 𝗖𝗹𝘄𝗯 𝗬 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘁*** FREE to register and a FREE drink (First 33 people) - Woop Woop!

It's that time of year, so look forward to some treats and please do wear your christmas jumpers - Prize for the democratically voted best one!

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝘽𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤 - 𝙋𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤 (𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙮!) 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤𝙤 - 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙥 𝙒𝙤𝙤𝙥!

Along with co-hosts , we welcome you to join us for an informal get together for anyone interested in conservation, the environment and sustainability.

Please register to claim your free drink:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pontypridd-small99s-people-planet-pinttm-sustainability-meetup-tickets-1084510753859

As always, huge thanks to Adam Bastock and Julia McGuire of Small99 the powerhouse behind the movement and Simon Blackler of Krystal for generously sponsoring the drinks.

See you in the room - Woop Woop!



Tir Pontypridd Clwb Y Bont Small99 Krystal

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what's going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved

14/11/2024

***𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽***
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳.
𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦-𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘴, 𝘓𝘺𝘯𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴...

Fantastic to see how this has grown and to have so many regular local people and friends, as well as those who travelled from far and wide (West Wales, Bristol/Bath Kent and Derbyshire...to name a few!!!).

We really do appreciate all your support, and are so pleased with all the amazing feedback.

Thank you so much for being in the room, being such an engaging audience and being part of the 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, along with our previous speakers, 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝘄-𝗗𝘆𝗸𝗲 and 𝗗𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀 have been simply incredible, we are so grateful for you giving up your time and for everything you are doing. We applaud you - Woop Woop!

Next up...2025 - We are looking forward to more talks, more film screenings and more...something else. Follow and keep in touch to find out - Woop Woop Woop!




Wildwood Kent
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Eagle Reintroduction Wales Project

10/11/2024

***𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴'***
𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨, 𝙇𝙮𝙣𝙭 & 𝙒𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙍𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨
𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 13𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 7.00𝘱𝘮 (𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘴 @ 6.30𝘱𝘮), YMa , 𝘗𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘥.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/pontypridd/yma-pontypridd/woop-talk-wildcats-lynx-wolves-the-future-of-rewilding-with-predators/e-rrmeme

Join us with Paul Whitfield, Director General of the Wildwood Kent, for a fireside chat plus Q&A to discuss the challenges of and aspirations for reintroducing predators to the UK.



[Footage: Wildwood + Stock]

Woop Talk - Wildcats, Lynx & Wolves: The Future of Rewilding with Predators

06/11/2024

In part two of our visit to Rewilding Coombeshead, we shift our focus to the other incredible species they are breeding on the estate including Wildcats, Bla...

06/11/2024

***𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆...𝟳𝟱% 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱 - 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗽!***
𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘴, 𝘓𝘺𝘯𝘹 & 𝘞𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴
𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 13𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 7.00𝘱𝘮 (𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘴 @ 6.30𝘱𝘮), YMa , 𝘗𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘥.

Join us with Paul Whitfield, Director General of the Wildwood Kent (Wildwood Trust), for a fireside chat plus Q&A to discuss the challenges of and aspirations for reintroducing predators to the UK.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/pontypridd/yma-pontypridd/woop-talk-wildcats-lynx-wolves-the-future-of-rewilding-with-predators/e-rrmeme



[Footage: Wildwood + Stock]

05/11/2024

Use of bird hand-puppets to rear young among innovative methods unveiled as part of project to restore species

04/11/2024

***𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 - 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝘅 & 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀'***
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴
𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺 13𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 7.00𝘱𝘮 (𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘴 @ 6.30𝘱𝘮), YMa , 𝘗𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘥.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/pontypridd/yma-pontypridd/woop-talk-wildcats-lynx-wolves-the-future-of-rewilding-with-predators/e-rrmeme

Join us with Paul Whitfield, Director General of the Wildwood Kent (Wildwood Trust), for a fireside chat plus Q&A to discuss the challenges of and aspirations for reintroducing predators to the UK.



[Footage: Wildwood + Stock]