Notes from an Ecologist – Rare Trees Part 2
Was Aspen once an important feature of Cwm Elan? We were contacted this year by Dr Jenny Wong, a tree researcher from Bangor University. Jenny and her husband…
Making Dams and Saving Sessiles: Our Volunteers Rock!
This month, alongside our regular volunteers – thank you as always for the great work – we had the pleasure of welcoming back both the Aberystwyth Conservation Volunteers…
Tudor’s Trails: Rain Gauges
As you walk the hills of the water catchment of the Claerwen and Elan Valleys, you will have come across a small fenced-off square plot in the middle…
A Changing of the Guard at Tynllidiart
September’s autumn gather marked a significant moment for the farm. After 32 years managing the Tynllidiart flock, Tudor Davies is stepping away, while new tenants Cynan and Mared…
Eyes on the Night Sky – November 2026
Welcome to this month’s update to find out what’s in the night sky for November. In the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park, astronomical darkness lasts for 10…
Life on the Land
Hello All! Well, it certainly feels like autumn is here. The rain has finally come, and the summer heat has left us. Whilst this is a blessing I…
