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NRW consultation on the Cwmcarn Forest Resource Plan
Natural Resources Wales (NRW), which manages the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, has created a 10-year management plan for the nine woodlands within the Cwmcarn Forest Resource Plan (FRP) area.
The Cwmcarn FRP covers 1,911 hectares, with most of this within Caerphilly county, with 221 hectares in Torfaen.
There are also two forest blocks in Machen and Llanbradach, which are in the Lower Rhymney Valley.
The draft plan aims to restore ancient woodland, plant more native broadleaved trees, enhance biodiversity and habitat connectivity, improve climate resilience and water quality, and increase recreational and well-being opportunities.
NRW is inviting people to read the proposal in detail and provide feedback to help shape the final version of the plan.
Laura McLoughlin, senior forest resource planning officer for NRW, said: "Our forests offer so many benefits to the natural environment and to our communities.
"They help us in the fight against the climate and nature emergencies, provide good quality timber for us to use, and wonderful places for us all to spend time in and enjoy.
"We know how valued our forests are, and we want to make sure the people who use them have the opportunity to have a say about how they are managed in the future."
NRW will hold a public drop-in session on June 23 at Wattsville Clubhouse between 11.30am and 6.30pm.
The consultation is open until July 16.
Anyone wishing to participate but unable to view the proposals online can contact 03000 65 3000 or email frp@ and request a hard copy.
Feedback by post can be sent to: Laura McLoughlin, Natural Resources Wales, Monmouth Office, Hadnock Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3NQ.
