Maes Gwilym Nature Reserve

Have you visited Maes Gwilym Nature Reserve, Rhyl this summer? Maes Gwilym Nature Reserve was created as part of the Council's Woodland creation project. Volunteers, Council staff and local members planted 2,500 trees at the site as well as enhancing the woodland area.

Paths were constructed using recycled material and finished with limestone dust. To restore the wetland area a pond on site was designed to hold a low level of water. It is known as an Ephemeral wildlife pond which provides the optimum conditions for many species.

A bird hide has also been established on the site enabling visitors to enjoy the local wildlife in the area which includes several red and amber listed bird species.Hedgerows were also planted alongside encouraging existing and new areas for wildflower meadows. Seating areas were introduced and damaged fencing and gates were replaced.