Bryngarw becomes part of National Forest for Wales
We are pleased to announce that Bryngarw Country Park is now a part of the National Forest for Wales, recognising our commitment to creating an exemplar woodland space. First Minister Mark Drakeford and Minister for Climate Change Julie James MS visited Bryngarw Country Park earlier this month to announce its new status. The National Forest, …
Take part in our Autumn Photo Competition
You’re invited to take part in Bryngarw Country Park’s Autumn Photo Competition for a chance to win a 4-5ft Christmas tree from B-Leaf! All you need to do is take a photo (or many) in the park between Monday 11th September and Thursday 30th November 2023, post in on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, tagging us …
Arborists to start tree safety work on Monday 27th March
As part of The Welsh Government and National Lottery Heritage Fund ‘The Woodland Investment Grant’ awarded in 2022, Arborists will be starting work on Monday 27th March to carrying out some tree safety along the pathways and roads into Bryngarw Country Park. They will be removing only dead, dying or dangerous branches above pathways and …
Bryngarw Country Park to become a hub for ‘My Tree, Our Forest’ initiative
We are pleased to announce that Bryngarw Country Park is to become a hub for the ‘My Tree, Our Forest’ initiative. The Welsh Government and Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, are offering thousands of trees to households in Wales, free of charge. The trees will help tackle the effects of climate change and …
Volunteers needed for woodland “bramble bashing”
We are in need of some volunteers to help us cut back some of the bramble to help our flowers flourish. The ranger-led session will take place on Thursday 16th February from 10.30am until 12.30pm. Unfortunately, bramble grows quickly in our woods, creating thick carpets which block sunlight and stop woodland wildflowers from growing. If …
Bryngarw Country Park awarded over £130,000 funding
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding of over £130,000 from Welsh Government and The National Heritage Lottery Fund’s The Woodland Investment Grant to enhance the historic woodlands at Bryngarw Country Park. The funding will be used to: carry out conservation work on the existing trees; build a new boardwalk and …