Dolau Dyfi Meadows

This collaborative project is focused on joining up natural resources with health and well-being benefits in the Dyfi area. The collaboration includes Local Authorities, landowners, Snowdonia National Park Authority, RSPB, Montgomery Wildlife Trust and Keep Wales Tidy and aims to grow as the project develops with input from the public and surrounding communities. The area has seen a dramatic loss of its lowland semi-natural grassland, and it also has a higher than Wales/UK prevalence (%) of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and poor mental health.

The project aims to help tackle these challenges by improving targeted areas of the landscape and connecting people with nature. Investment will be made in 35 areas to improve habitat management and facilitate sustainable grazing to help enhance ecosystem resilience. Investment will also be available for access works and promotion, encouraging locals and visitors to use the outdoors and create safe spaces and enjoyable places to visit.

Further activities include establishing a local volunteer network, art projects and a potential “walking to health” programme. Project beneficiaries include farm businesses and rural communities, including through the employment of local contractors and boosts for local tourism businesses. 

Project details

Funding amount:
£467,115
Funding source:
Sustainable management scheme
Area:
Gwynedd
Completion:
Dolau Dyfi Meadows
Dolau Dyfi short film to celebrate the start of the project

Contact:

Name:
Julia Korn
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