During these unprecedented times, fire services across Wales are urging the public not to be tempted to burn garden or household waste. What may have been intended to be just a small fire, or just a bit of fun, can quickly spread to become out of control. Last year, there were nearly 4000 rubbish fires across Wales, with the main causes being household bin bags, fly tipped furniture and litter which are consequently being deliberately set alight. It can all…

A new analysis of data collected over ten years by a network of experts led by The Wildlife Trusts has revealed that water vole distribution has declined dramatically across the UK. There has been a 30% decline in the places where these river mammals once lived across England and Wales during this time.* While the new analysis reveals a slight expansion of range in certain areas – thanks to some successful conservation efforts by The Wildlife Trust of South and…

Staff at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) in offices across the country, are celebrating sweet success following a bake-off to mark  Alzheimer’s Society’s second annual Cupcake Day and are aiming to raise at least £1,000 to support people affected by dementia. Culinary reputations were put on the line as NRW bakers went head to head to raise money for the fight against dementia.  It was one of hundreds of cupcake-related events taking place across Wales. Annie Payne from Natural Resources Wales…