Connecting Communities with Nature: Halkyn Mountain

The Halkyn Mountain project is set on a 2,000 acre common, designated for its wide range of habitats shared between five communities. The common and its natural resources are central to the future prosperity of these communities. Project collaborators include Local Authorities, Natural Resources Wales, North Wales Wildlife Trust, the Fire and Rescue Services, a quarry and landowners. 

This collaborative project aims to improve the economic value of the common and invigorate farm businesses. The common has been grazed for centuries but has experienced a continual decline of the practice over the years. Grazing, if properly managed, is very important in the management of many of our semi-natural habitats, helping to allow native species to grow and better ground conditions for nesting birds, reptiles and seedling nurseries. A key objective of the project is to help improve the quality of the common to re-engage graziers, and to help encourage a younger generation into the grazing tradition. 

By addressing the challenges facing the Common the project aims to create a good quality, well managed common land opening up recreational opportunities for the surrounding communities, develop skills to help enrich their lives, leading to more resilient and healthier communities.

Project details

Funding amount:
£285,000
Funding source:
Sustainable management scheme
Area:
Flintshire
Completion:
Connecting Communities with Nature: Halkyn Mountain

Contact:

Name:
Saul Burton
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