Regional Biodiversity Groups

Regional Biodiversity Groups

As well as collaboration between neighbouring local authorities, 3 areas of Wales meet regularly to coordinate regional nature projects, share intelligence and best practice. The 3 areas are Glamorgan, Gwent and north east Wales and are covered by the following groups:

Glamorgan Advisory Group

The South Wales local biodiversity partnerships meet with strategic partners on a regional scale to develop biodiversity projects, pool expertise, exchange ideas and to maintain good communication and networking across south Wales. The Glamorgan Biodiversity Action Group covers Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Caerphilly and Merthyr Tydfil.

Greater Gwent Advisory Group

The south east Wales local biodiversity partnerships meet with strategic partners on a regional scale to develop biodiversity projects, pool expertise, exchange ideas and to maintain good communication and networking across south east Wales. The Greater Gwent Biodiversity Action Group covers the area of Newport, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire.

North East Wales Biodiversity Network

Bionet is an open group which meets biannually. It is coordinated by Local Authority Staff including Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. Meetings are attended by local authority staff, conservation organisations, businesses, species and habitat specialists and interested individuals. New members are welcome to attend meetings or be added to the email circulation list which includes around 80 members.