Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
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The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) (
History
Forerunner of the WTSWW, the former West Wales Naturalists' Trust traces its origin to a meeting held in
In 1943, the society was urged to promote the establishment of nature reserves in readiness for post-war conditions.
In January, 1961, the Executive Council formerly resolved to recommend that the Society should be dissolved and reconstituted as the West Wales Naturalists Trust Ltd.[3] In April 2018 it merged with the Brecknock Wildlife Trust[4] to become the WTSWW.
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The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is a membership organisation with charitable status.[5] The trust is works with volunteers and communities to protect habitats and species.[5] Their work includes reviewing planning applications, managing over 80 reserves, and providing advice to a wide variety of groups.[5]
Coverage
WTSWW work in the
Attacks
In September 2019 arsonists burnt down a Kingfisher Hide at the Welsh Wildlife Centre, damage which came at a cost of £20,000 to the Trust.[6] On New Year's Day 2020, the site was again attacked by vandals, who damaged a badger sculpture.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "FROM OUR ARCHIVE | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales". www.welshwildlife.org. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ ISSN 1476-4687.
- ^ Brief History and Handbook to Nature Reserves: West Wales Naturalists' Trust 1975
- ^ "Brecknock Nature Reserves". The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Catalyst Cymru - Wales Council for Voluntary Action" (PDF). Wales Council for Voluntary Action. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "Bird hide burnt down in arson attack". 25 September 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "'Senseless' vandalism damages badger sculpture". 10 January 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2020.