Tree Book Launch

Last week, we had a very successful launch of our book ‘Trees in our Landscape’ at Plas Newydd, Llangollen.  

Imogen Hammond discussed where the inspiration behind the book came from and how the team worked together to design a book which showcases the AONB’s top 20 trees.

This was then followed by a guided walk around the garden, spotting interesting trees with Lisette Davies, Plas Newydd gardener.

Winter Meeting of the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

The Winter Meeting of the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Champions, Local Members, Town & Community Councils was recently held at Coleg Cambria, Llysfasi. This time the meeting focused on Trees within the landscape of the AONB and Denbighshire.

AONB Area Manager, David Shiel said that The AONB Team were holding the meetings in order to encourage and promote communications and engagement with the Town and Community Councils within the AONB and to also to showcase some of the work that was being completed within the AONB.

The evening had spotlighted some of the work that was being completed within the woodlands of Loggerheads and Denbighshire, and presentations were completed on:

• Trees in our Landscape Publication - The Remarkable trees of the Clwydian Range & Dee Valley AONB, from Countryside Ranger, Imogen Hammond
• The importance of Tree Preservation Orders - Denbighshire County Council Tree Officer, Michelle Brown
• Ash Die Back within the AONB with a focus on Loggerheads Country Park - Countryside Ranger & Project Officer, Saul Burton

The Chair of the AONB Partnership, Andrew Worthington MBE said: "It was a very informative evening, and it was fantastic to see trees of the AONB and Denbighshire being discussed and celebrated."

The next meeting will be held on the evening of 16 May 2024.   

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.