Natural Resources Wales has launched a 12 week consultation on a new national park for north east Wales. The aim of the consultation is to collect responses from the public and measure sentiment about the proposal for ‘Glyndŵr National Park’.
The consultation is the latest step following two years of assessment work commissioned by the Welsh Government, work that has included data collection, technical assessments and community and stakeholder engagement across the region. At the heart of the current proposals are previous consultations held in 2023 and 2024 and the findings of those enquiries.
Natural Resources Wales has published a map of the proposed park’s boundaries and you can find it by following this link.
In a statement Ash Pearce, Programme Manager said:
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect nature, support communities, and shape a better future for this stunning part of Wales. We know change can be difficult, but with the right approach, a new National Park could bring real benefits for people, wildlife and the local economy.
Members of the public, organisations and stakeholders are encouraged to attend an event, examine the proposal and have their say by responding to the consultation.”
As part of the consultation work, a series of events have been organised for residents and others to hear more about the proposals and share their views throughout September, October and November. You can hear more information about these events by following this link. You can learn more about the consultation and see all relevant publicly available documents here. Learn about the background of the project by clicking here.
