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Local Nature Reserves and Wildlife Sites

Ceredigion has three Local Nature Reserves. These sites have been designated because of their importance for wildlife and their value for community enjoyment and education.

The County Council also manages a small number of undesignated Wildlife Sites for biodiversity and public enjoyment of biodiversity.

Marine SAC's and Heritage Coast

Special Areas of Conservation are chosen because they have some of the best examples in Europe of special wildlife areas, creatures and plants that need looking after.

There are three SAC designations adjacent to the Ceredigion coastline: Cardigan Bay SAC; West Wales Marine SAC; and Penllyn a’r Sarnau SAC.

The Heritage Coast is an area managed for wildlife, landscape, tourism and conservation.

Trees, Hedgerows and Woodlands

Trees, woodlands and hedgerows and are vital for sustaining wildlife habitats and creating attractive landscapes. It is important that we protect these assets in private ownership and manage the trees within our own ownership in a sustainable way.

Ash Dieback Disease

Ash dieback is a devastating disease of ash trees, caused by a fungus. Many species are known to be associated with ash trees and some are entirely restricted to it.

ADB will also affect the environment, economy, landowners and the landscape.

Fresh Water

Fresh water is a precious resource that Ceredigion County Council helps to manage and protect. Our rivers, lakes, streams, wetlands are essential to life, work and play; it sustains the things we value.

Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership

The Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership (CLNP) is a strategic collaboration of public, private and third sector organisations, community groups and individuals working together to radically enhance nature.

Nature Recovery Action Plan

The Ceredigion Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) has been designed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, in line or exceeding the targets set out in Global Biodiversity Framework and other agreements and legislation.

Ceredigion Biodiversity Action Plan

This provides a framework for sustaining Ceredigion's wildlife resource and a means by which the community can work together for the future well-being of the County's biodiversity.

Science and Policy

Ceredigion County Council Actions

Ceredigion County Council is working hard across it’s services to deliver environmentally minded and sustainable practices.