New land near Henllys Nature Reserve in Cwmbran will improve biodiversity with new paths and plantings.
Work has begun at Coed Meyric Moel. People are improving its biodiversity by planting new hedging and developing natural wildlife paths.
A group identified ten tree types, including alder, ash, beech, and birch. Oak, sycamore, willow, hawthorn, hazel, and holly also exist there, along with bluebell, ivy, fern, celandine, and anemone, as well as mosses.
They plan to create paths leading to the Nature Reserve. A nature trail is also planned, with assistance from Able in Cwmbran, which supports people with disabilities.
The council hopes to add the site to the reserve. They will apply to Natural Resources Wales for this purpose.
The Local Nature Partnership, serving Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen, supports the project and marks its 25th year. The council presented the partnership with a Civic Award on Tuesday, recognizing their work.
The land held many species earlier, when Gwent Wildlife Trust owned it. You can find moths and butterflies, and plants like birds-foot and yellow rattle grow there.
They hope to attract new species, creating a resource for the community. People can connect with nature by volunteering, attending workshops, or simply spending time there.
The Llais y Goedwig group taught a tree ID workshop on the site on Thursday.