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Plantlife Cymru launches £1 million project to protect Cwm Idwal plants

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:29 AM UTC · How we work

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Plantlife Cymru launches a £1 million conservation project to protect rare alpine plants in Cwm Idwal valley.
The project partners with Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh government.
Ecological surveys will monitor woodcock, otter, aspen and juniper as health indicators.
GPS collars on cattle enable real-time adjustment of grazing density and timing.
Organisers aim for a recovery foundation lasting decades beyond the three-year plan.

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Plantlife Cymru launches a £1 million conservation project to protect rare alpine plants in Cwm Idwal valley.
The project partners with Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh government.
Ecological surveys will monitor woodcock, otter, aspen and juniper as health indicators.
GPS collars on cattle enable real-time adjustment of grazing density and timing.
Organisers aim for a recovery foundation lasting decades beyond the three-year plan.