Elwy Valley Landscape

Elwy Valley Landscape is a collaborative landscape-scale project whose main aim is to focus on and improve our iconic Welsh woodland habitats. The project will provide expert advice and support for woodland owners to restore, manage, buffer and extend the woodland network, manage ancient trees and enhance connectivity between sites. 

Collaborative partners include landowners, managers and users. This collaborative approach is key to the project’s success as most of the iconic and ancient woodlands are held in private ownership. The project seeks to build on the existing engagement and partnership working taking place in a number of woodland sites across Wales. This will enable the sharing of ideas and knowledge across these sites to ensure progress is made, and issues like non-native species and diseases are handled effectively and efficiently. The project aims to create a comprehensive skills hub in the area, skills needed to manage the local woodland environment resulting in the better management of these habitats leading to a range of services and resilient ecosystems. The project has strong links with local businesses in the area, schools & colleges; and is engaging many sectors of the local community.