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Welcome to Wales Biodiversity Partnership

Sustaining a Living Wales- a Green Paper on a new approach to natural resource management in Wales

The consultation is seeking views on the proposed changes to the governance and delivery of the management and regulation of the environment in Wales, based on the ecosystem approach. The closing date for the consultation is 31st May 2012

To view the consultation document & supporting information click here

Related links:

A Living Wales, a new framework for our environment, our countryside and our seas

A Wild Week in Wales

celebrate the rich wildlife and the great outdoors in Wales

 

Wonderful Wildlife of Wales

Discover Welsh wildlife gems like the snowdon lily and goshawk brought to you in this fantastic BBC Guide.
As well as rare creatures, many of our more common wildlife characters are out there waiting to be discovered in a habitat near you.

> Looking for Ways to help wildlife? Click here

Bluebells- a spring treasure

The best time to see them is in late April and May in woodlands but, in more northern and westerly parts of Britain, bluebells can also be found in hedgerows or even by the sea. Why not visit your nearest bluebell wood this weekend?

NEW Biodiversity 2012   'Year Ahead' calendar

Bioidversity is life-Biodiversity is our life. 

Natur Cymru - The Nature of Wales
Natur Cymru is a quarterly bilingual magazine all about the precious environment and wildlife of Wales. Featuring:

  • Latest news on issues affecting the nature of Wales
  • High quality articles penned by leading conservationists
  • Stunning images
  • Book reviews
  • Wildlife events in Wales.

View a preview of the latest edition and read the latest Natur Cymru blog

Get out there and experience the variety of life!

What is WBP?
Biodiversity in Wales
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Latest News

Ecosystem Resilience and Diversity Fund

The Welsh Government has made available £1million to support the development of projects that ensure that our ecosystems are more resilient and diverse. For more details and to apply click on the link

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Section 42 Species updated list- NEW

The Section 42 species list has been updated by the Wales Biodiversity Partnership. The updated S42 species list (April 2012) is the definitive list and replaces the previous version. The S42 priority habitat list is not affected by these changes  

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BARS 2

The new version of BARS has now been released!
Please visit the BARS help pages for more information and details on how to make the most of BARS 2. 

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Marine Conservation Zone -potential sites in Wales consultation launched to protect marine habitats around Wales

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Badger TB Vaccination pilot launched

Welsh Environment Minister John Griffiths has announced a badger vaccination trial.

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Training Events
 Check out the latest training programmes from Flora Locale, Natur, Shared Earth Trust, Wildlife Observer Wales here..

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Non Native Species Alert
The Amphipod Dikerogammarus villosus has been found in Britain. For more information and ID sheet click on this link

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Be Plant Wise is a campaign which encourages pond owners to help prevent the spread of invasive, non-native aquatic plants. Find out how you can do your bit to help. 

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Take a look at H2O, the newsletter full of useful information about the CCW's marine & freshwater work and projects. 

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