Work has now started on the creation of a new 2 hectare reedbed site within Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve. Reedbed habitat is both locally and nationally scarce, however it is amongst the most important habitats for birds in the UK and also provides a home for a range of other wildlife. It is hoped that this exciting project will encourage more wildlife to make its home in the World Heritage Site.
So far machinery has been used to prepare the site for planting and to create ditches and ponds. The next stage involves staff and volunteers and donning their wellies to plant 11,000 reeds at the site. This is only stage 1 – a further 13,000 reeds will be planted in the summer to complete the job. For more information on this and other volunteering opportunities please contact Volunteer Co-ordinator Sarah Lewis on 01495 742335 or sarah.lewis@torfaen.gov.uk.
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