WWT Llanelli, surrounding the Tir Morfa coastline and wider Burry Inlet makes up an important network of wildlife habitats in South Wales.
This three-year project will create and restore both fresh and saltwater wetlands to provide safe havens for birds – like the rare black-tailed godwit, lapwing and shoveler – to feed and breed.
Feeding areas for mammals and fish will also be built into the design of these new habitats, making welcome environments for species like otters and the critically endangered European eel.
With the ever-increasing impacts and threats of climate change on our environment, building stronger, more resilient and inter-connected networks of wetlands has never been more important.
Jo Jones, Site Manager at WWT Llanelli
Inside the WWT Llanelli nature reserve, it's improving the visitor experience through new interpretation boards and viewing areas along the Millennium Coastal Park Trail.
Pioneering scientific work will be carried out to support the resilience of the wider Burry Inlet Special Protected Area. WWT will bring together its expert scientists with local land managers. Together they'll look at ways of tackling climate change on the ground through local initiatives.
Jo Jones, Site Manager at WWT Llanelli, said: “WWT Llanelli and the wider area of Burry Inlet is beloved by the local community, so an important part of this project is looking at how we can make improvements now, that will benefit long into the future for generations to come.
With the ever-increasing impacts and threats of climate change on our environment, building stronger, more resilient and inter-connected networks of wetlands has never been more important.”
This project was awarded funding through the Nature Networks Fund, distributed by the Heritage Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government and in partnership with Natural Resources Wales.
