A helping hand has been given to nature lining a popular path in Denbighshire.

Denbighshire Countryside Service and Nature for Health Volunteers have given nature along the Prestatyn Dyserth Way a new lease of life thanks to a traditional woodland craft.

Coppicing work has been carried out next to the old disused railway line, near to Y Shed at Meliden, on Hazel trees.

The woodland skills technique sees the Hazel tree cut to ground level to support the regeneration of new stems from the base to encourage the rejuvenation of the tree.

Carrying out this technique alongside the Prestatyn Dyserth Way also helps support nature in the area. Coppicing allows more light to hit the land around the trees giving other plant species more support, causing a chain reaction that increases the range of plants and wildlife in a woodland area.

Countryside Ranger Sasha Taylor said: “We have also been able to create habitat piles from the Hazel offcuts we have from the coppicing alongside the path. These are important for supporting biodiversity growth in this area as they will provide food and also shelter for local nature to thrive and survive.

Councillor Barry Mellor, Lead Member for Environment and Transport and Council Biodiversity Champion, said: “This traditional work is important for supporting future biodiversity growth. All credit to the volunteers and Countryside staff for helping nature flourish along this great route for local communities to enjoy.”