Llys-y-frân has seen its first ‘green hay’ spreading event. Sourced from National Botanical Gardens of Wales wildflower meadows, the green hay was spread on Llys-y-frân’s meadow areas to improve biodiversity in the upcoming wildflower meadow areas. It was crucial that the hay spreading was completed the same day as it was cut, to ensure the seeds were transferred successfully. This will improve biodiversity in the upcoming wildflower meadow areas at Llys-y-frân.
Volunteers from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park teamed up with Llys-y-frân rangers and the biodiversity team to support the spreading of the green hay. The aim of the project is to increase native species in Llys-y-frân’s meadows. The meadow will be surveyed next season and the cut from this meadow will then be spread onto another area next year. This is the first project to be undertaken with volunteers at Llys-y-frân since the site re-opened to the public in 2021. The intention is to form a ‘Friends of’ group and work closer with local communities to enhance our green infrastructure and support wellbeing.
The project has been funded and co-ordinated by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s Biodiversity Team as part of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s commitment to enhancing ecology, within its Biodiversity strategy.
The project also demonstrates how Dwr Cymru Welsh Water manage its green infrastructure to ensure it supports Wales’ wider biodiversity and ecology, including its water quality and flood defences.
Gemma Williams, DCWW Biodiversity and Ecology Advisor said; “Projects such as this one help us use our visitor attraction sites as hubs for wellbeing, and contribute positively to the communities we serve. It was a delight to be working alongside volunteers and talk to them about the valued contribution they make to our communities.”