Ysgol Penmachno pupils create a space for nature
Pupils from Ysgol Penmachno recently rolled up their sleeves to help create a new woodland habitat on a National Trust Cymru tenant farm near Penmachno, as part of the Uwch Conwy Project.
Working with Trust rangers at Ysgwifrith farm, pupils planted around 300 native, broadleaved trees on a small area of marshy land. Species included silver birch, willow and alder in naturally wetter areas of the site, while Hazel, bird cherry, oak and rowan were planted in drier ground.
Louis Roberts, the tenant at Ysgwifrith farm, said: “It was great to see the children planting the trees which they’ll be able to see growing as they get older and to say that they helped with that work within the community.”
As the trees mature, they will create a valuable wildlife habitat, help tackle climate change by storing carbon, provide natural flood management by slowing water run-off, shade and shelter for livestock and improve drought resilience by helping the soil retain moisture for longer.
The work has been part of the Uwch Conwy Project, a partnership between National Trust Cymru and Natural Resources Wales. Focused on the Conwy catchment area, the long-term project aims to tackle climate change and reduce extreme flooding for the benefit of nature, wildlife and people.
Over the past two years, the project has worked with primary and secondary schools across Conwy, providing a series of events for young people to engage and learn about their local natural environment.
This work was funded by the Nature Networks Programme, delivered by the Heritage Fund, on behalf of the Welsh Government.
Learn more about the Uwch Conwy Project
Uwch Conwy Project
We’re working on a long-term project in the Conwy catchment to tackle climate change and reduce extreme flooding for the benefit of nature, wildlife and people.