Wales Nature Reserves

Our part of wales combines dramatic upland and coastal landscapes with gentler rolling hills shaded woodlands and peaceful wetlands.

Wales nature reserves. Wildlife landscapes and ecology. 30 nature reserves north wales wildlife trust dee estuary point of ayr flintshire rspb fenn s whixall bettisfield mosses bbc web site wrexham national nature reserve. The rspb ynys hir nature reserve is a wildlife haven in the heart of mid wales. Our bird hides are now open but must be used in line with the guidelines on display at each reserve.

Wales has more nature reserves per head of population than any other major european country. Please note that you should always observe social distancing requirements when visiting these sites and follow the countryside code. You can wonder from oak woodlands to salt marsh with views across the dyfi estuary. A fascinating nature reserve made up of wet heath pasture surrounded by birch woodland scrub and tussocky grassland with three small basin mires.

The regional divisions of wales used in this website follow those adopted by natural resources wales nrw the organisation with key responsibility for the designation and management of our areas of outstanding national beauty nature reserves national parks and countryside in general. Mid wales nature reserves. Perfect for nature lovers families wishing to discover their wild side. 1 2 rspb ynys hir nature reserve.

This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of marine conservation zones mczs former marine nature reserves in wales. Setting aside wild places to establish as nature reserves has always been an essential part of the trust s work and we now manage over 100 nature reserves showing examples of all the best landscapes as well as the occasional ruined castle island and waterfall. Natural resources wales selects and designates national nature reserves in wales under the national parks and access to the countryside act 1949 or under the wildlife and countryside act 1981. There are five areas of outstanding natural beauty three national parks 74 national nature reserves and hundreds more local nature reserves wildlife trust and rspb reserves etc each protecting unique habitats and the wildlife that depend on them.

Find designation documents related to protected areas of land and sea. This spatial dataset contains the boundaries of national nature reserves nnrs in wales. Our 36 nature reserves are open helping you maintain a connection with the natural world. Nnrs represent the very best examples of our wildlife habitats and geological features and can range in size between five hectares to well over 2 000.