Conservation Report 2020 / 2021

Black Knapweed

Your support has made it possible for us to increase our nature conservation delivery in Wales and undertake important campaigns and species specific projects. The document below is a summary of the nature conservation work you have supported during 2020 – 2021. […]

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Saving the Marsh Fritillary in South Wales

Please donate to help prevent the local extinction of one of the UK’s most threatened and iconic species – the Marsh Fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia). The butterfly has undergone catastrophic declines throughout much Europe and the UK in recent decades. Although Wales remains a relative stronghold, even here many localised extinctions have taken place. “If […]

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Amman Valley: Overview

Tair Carn overlooking the Amman Valley. Photo Rob Parry

INCC has been working with partner organisations and communities of the Amman Valley to bring about a greater awareness of the wildlife people share their valley with. The work has already highlighted the importance of the valley for wildlife, and just how committed local people are about wildlife and nature conservation. The Amman Valley is […]

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Amman Valley: Habitat Restoration

Wildflower roadside verge in the Amman Valley

INCC has been working with partners in the Amman Valley to begin restoring habitats, including marshy grassland and meadows. A habitat survey of a large part of the Amman Valley was undertaken by Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC) in 2020. The survey mapped the habitats in the landscape that are of particular importance for biodiversity. In […]

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Amman Valley: Community Nature Conservation

Volunteers on a wildlife walk in the Amman Valley

At the heart of INCC’s work in the Amman Valley is community nature conservation. Local people of all ages and abilities are able to have a direct role in helping conserve wildlife in their landscape. INCC have been working with the residents of the Valley for over 5 years to enthuse and involve local people […]

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Beaver Reintroduction Wales

Beaver. Allard Martinius

In the past few decades there have been over 200 beaver reintroduction projects to 25 European countries. After their near extinction in the late 1800s, beavers have now been returned to all countries within the former range – with the exception of Portugal and Wales. INCC has been working in partnership with North Wales Wildlife […]

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