Eryri National Park have announced that they have adopted their First ever Tree and Woodland Strategy. The strategy follows almost two years of work with partners, the public and local landowners and managers to ensure that the Park’s woodlands are protected, restored and expanded.
The strategy outlines a plan for the next 100 years and outlines the ways in with Park workers will ensure the future of woodlands by means of three key principles: safeguarding trees already in place, better management of woodlands and connecting and expanding woodlands.
In a statement Rhys Owen the Eryri National Park Authority’s Head of Conservation, Woodland and Agriculture said:
“We’re immensely proud of this strategy, more so given that so many have been on the journey with us from start to finish. The co-operation of land owners and managers has been key in its development, and through discussions and consultation, and co-developing an action plan it will be a strategy that they can take ownership of, and as such, viable and achievable.
As well as the benefits to the environment, trees and woodlands are valuable assets that contribute to health and wellbeing through recreational, educational and community use. Thanks to this strategy, we can be confident that future generations will continue to benefit from what trees and woodlands have to offer”.
You can see a copy of the Eryri Tree and Woodland Strategy 2025-2125 on the Park Authority’s website by following this link.
