Clwydian Range & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership

A meeting of the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership was held in October at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi.

The meetings bring together key interests in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB to consider and advise on conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and locally distinctive character of the landscape, including its physical, ecological and cultural make-up.  The AONB Partnership reports to and advises the Joint Committee in the development and delivery of the AONB Management Plan. 

At the meeting presentations were held on

• Pentre Dŵr Community Project - A Day in the Life of a Farmer
• Dŵr Cymru - Wastewater treatment processors and the regulators
• National Park for Northeast Wales Project

Chair of the Partnership, Andrew Worthington OBE said: "The AONB Partnership plays a vital role in supporting the work of the AONB by providing guidance from a dedicated group of voluntary members who represent a variety of elements of countryside management, they also consider the ‘Actions’ from the AONB Management Plan."

Councillor Emrys Wynne, AONB Joint Committee Member and Cabinet Lead Member for Welsh Language, Culture and Heritage said: “This is a really important and beneficial meeting for driving forward the protection and enhancement of the AONB landscape thanks to the fantastic input from the volunteer members who make up the partnership.”

AONB Officer, Howard Sutcliffe said that the AONB Partnership is always interested to hear from people who have  a keen interest in the AONB If you would like to be considered for membership of the Partnership please email Karen.Weaver@denbighshire.gov.uk.