Ffordd Parc Bodnant

Have you dropped by Ffordd Parc Bodnant this summer?

The area was developed during 2023 by the Council’s Climate Change team, Countryside Services staff and volunteers. Nearly 1,500 trees, including hedgerow trees, were planted at the site.

A pond was added to the site which is designed to hold a low level of water to provide optimum conditions for many species to thrive. Alongside this is a unique, locally crafted wooden outdoor classroom which has a bat roof to give the nocturnal mammal a place to roost.

Countryside staff have also worked to improve an orchard at Parc Bodnant and develop a wildflower meadow to allow native species to thrive at the site.

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.

Major road maintenance programme

Denbighshire County Council has announced which road areas will benefit from a major Welsh Government funded road maintenance programme. More here

Meet our Biodiversity team

Our biodiversity team works hard all year round across the county to support and improve habitats for local nature. Have a watch to learn a little bit about their important role.

Dogs on Lead Campaign

We're asking dog owners to be mindful of keeping their dogs on a lead while walking through the countryside. Watch the video below to hear from a local farmer on the work they've been undertaking to keep their livestock safe.

Planning Enforcement in Llandegla

Denbighshire County Council recently undertook work in connection to a planning enforcement notice in the County.

For more information on the Council’s planning procedures visit our website

Llanrhydd Street, Ruthin community woodland

Three years on from initial planting, Llanrhydd Street, Ruthin community woodland is growing stronger support for local nature and providing a great spot for nearby residents to visit and enjoy changing wild landscape.

800 trees were planted in 2022 alongside wildflower meadows, a new wildlife pond and the construction of an outdoor classroom.

Have a look at the site below 👇

Llys Brenig Community Nature Space

Have you visited the Llys Brenig Community Nature space this summer?  Last year, pupils from Ysgol Bryn Hedydd alongside other community volunteers assisted Denbighshire County Council Countryside Rangers at the site to plant 1,885 trees, a mix of native broadleaved varieties appropriate for the local conditions. The project also involved the creation of a pond and wetland area to support local wildlife, installation of new fences around the pond and around the site boundary, and, to allow local residents to connect with nature on their doorstep, construction of footpaths and installation of benches.

Henllan Community Nature Space

Have you taken a walk around Henllan’s Community Nature Space this summer? Last year Ysgol Henllan pupils dug deep to help rangers plant over 2,000 trees on the site, which also saw established new footpaths, a pond, wildflower meadows, a recreation space and picnic area, an insect hibernaculum (aka a “bee bank”) and an outdoor classroom.

Glan Elwy Community Nature space

Have you stopped to have a look at the Glan Elwy Community Nature space this summer?  Last year St Asaph’s football club youth teams and Elwy Care Group helped countryside rangers plant nearly 2000 trees at the site to help local nature.