Llys y Fran and Coed Uno in National Forest network
The expansion marks the seventh round of site additions since the National Forest was launched in 2020.
These additions bring the total network to 70 woodland sites beyond the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, covering more than 4,056 hectares across the country.
Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for climate change and rural affairs, said: "It's wonderful to see the continued expansion of the National Forest for Wales and to be able to welcome this next group of woodlands to the network.
"We have a great ambition to have more of these throughout Wales, where they can be enjoyed by everyone.
"This is a very strong round with all the sites meeting all six of the National Forest outcomes, and shining a real light on the diversity of National Forest sites and the breadth of impacts and activities they undertake.
"I'd encourage other sites to join the National Forest so we can continue to expand the network of good quality, well designed and managed resilient woodland – as well as opening up more outdoor spaces, which are good for our wellbeing, and creating new green job opportunities."
Several of the sites offer community programmes, including green skills training that benefited over 200 young people last year and health initiatives in partnership with local health boards
The new locations also create crucial biodiversity corridors and enhance wildlife movement across the landscape.
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