Vyrnwy is Outstanding!
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Published on 19/Oct/2009
On the 30 September WAG officers from Tir Gofal and the Department of Rural Affairs, visited the LIFE Active Blanket Bogs in Wales project. The day started in the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel with three speakers.
Mike Walker (RSPB Senior Warden at Lake Vyrnwy) gave a presentation on the work the RSPB have carried out and continue to carry out at Lake Vyrnwy, including the management work for Curlew, moorland management, and woodlands. In addition, Mike talked about the various organisations involved at Lake Vyrnwy and the need to work in partnership with them.
Mike Morris (LIFE Project Manager) gave a run down of the work the project has carried out at Lake Vyrnwy and on the Migneint. So far, the project has blocked 300 km of drains and restored 250 ha of afforested blanket bog. Many of the local primary schools have visited the project and this year we had a major role in the Natur ein Bro programme, run by CCW for the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol in Bala.
Debbie Coldwell (UKPopNet’ s Platforms Coordinator) gave a summary of what UKpopnet is, and the various research projects, which are currently taking place at Lake Vyrnwy. Their work is focussed on greenhouse gases and the role played by peat habitats in their release and capture.
After lunch, the group went out onto the moorland to look at some of the ditch blocking that has taken place and to discuss the machinery and techniques involved with carrying out the work. The discussion included how the project is dealing with local landowners and how it is encouraging them to become involved in this type of work. The day was rounded up with a discussion about the future with the eagerly awaited Agri-environment Scheme Glastir on the horizon. There was a lot of very positive feedback from the group helped by the fact that it wasn't raining.
