Local Places for Nature Carmarthenshire
Our wellbeing depends upon the health of the natural environment, so we should make sure that wildlife can thrive alongside us - where we live, work and play.
Here is your opportunity to get involved: have your say, share your experiences and learn from others!
Complete our surveys and sign up below to hear about wildlife & greenspace events, training, news and project updates.
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Local Places for Nature
Find out about the projects and our aims for the future.
LPfN Survey Questionnaire
Where is your Local Place of Nature?
Press the "Have your say" and let us know your Local Place for Nature.
The Heart of the Hedgerow
A living legacy of Landscape and Community in Wales
Tree Planting Projects 2026-27
Our projects
News
Carmarthenshire Nature News – October, 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News –October, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Celebrate the fascinating world of fungi here at the National Botanic Garden of Wales!
Explore the weird and wonderful world of fungi for yourself by coming along to the event. There will be a series of captivating tours, activities for all ages and a fungal display where you can explor
Free activities to support your wellbeing and enjoy Nature
Hedgelaying Courses
The Heart of the Hedgerow - Local Places For Nature Carmarthenshire
Yesterday's Newsletter
Apologies - the link to yesterday's Newsletter was faulty, but has now been fixed.Carmarthenshire Nature News –August, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Carmarthenshire Nature News – August, 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News –August, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Please - if you have not already
Help Local Places for Nature reach its survey target - be the 1000th contributor! Have Your Say Today - LPfN Survey Questionnaire - Local Places For Nature Carmarthenshire
Reptile Walk
Join the Arc Trust for a free reptile talk and walk at Whiteford Sands, Gower. Meet at the National Trust's bunkhouse at Cwm Ivy, Whiteford at 10:00 and finishing up around 14:00.Spaces are limit
Carmarthenshire Nature News - July 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – July, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Public Service Boards seek views to improve local well-being
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Public Services Boards are asking for the views of residents to find out what is important to them and their local communities. It would be appreciated if
Wales Nature Week 2026
Events Wales Nature Week 4-12 JulyJoin an event, explore your local area, get creative, or simply pause and notice the nature around you – wherever you areClick here for more details
BALSAM BASH, MORFA WETLANDS, CARMARTHEN, SA31 3HU
Coed Lleol at Capel Hendre Park!
CoedLleol What's on at Capel Hendre park: FREE activities to support your wellbeing and enjoy nature Monday 29th June ~ make a leather bound Nature JournalMonday 6th July ~ botanical in
Coed Lleol at Ann Street Park, LLanelli
Coed Lleol What's on at Ann Street park, Llanelli: FREE activities to support your wellbeing and enjoy natureFriday 26th June ~ Nettle cordage making (10.30am - 1.30pm)Wednesday 15th July ~ Seasonal s
Carmarthenshire Nature News - June 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – June, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2027!
Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire is excited to once again offer grants of up to £1,500 to support Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2027! 🐞🌼🌳This grant is
West Wales Wild Watch - Upcoming Dates
Grassland Management
Have your say:Have Your Say Today - Grassland Management - Local Places For Nature CarmarthenshireFor more information:Pollinators - Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthenshire Nature News - May 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – May, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Community Spring Clean Event & Nature Workshops
Carmarthenshire Nature News - April 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – April, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links - https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1776846048/projects/65a
Carmarthenshire Nature Notes
Carmarthenshire Nature Notes January MarchAttached is the latest Nature Notes produced by the biodiversity officer on behalf of the Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership. We hope they will encourage
Reminder: Orchard Day
Perllan Pum Cae, top of Morfa Wetlands, by Picton Terrace, CarmarthenSaturday 28th March, 10.30 – 2.30pmFOR MORE INFORMATIONContact: kate@theorchardproject.org.uk
Carmarthenshire Nature News - March 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – March, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links -https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1774431656/projects/65ae7b030
Willow Tits at Llyn Lech Owain
Hedgelaying Experience Day, Carmarthen
Hedgelaying Experience Day
The Heart of the Hedgerow
The Heart of the Hedgerow: a living legacy of Landscape and Community in WalesIn Carmarthenshire, Local Places for Nature is celebrating a traditional countryside craft that is rooted deep in Welsh he
Carmarthenshire Nature News – February, 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – February, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links - https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1771844450/LPfN_Feb_26_Ne
Capel Hendre Park Open Day Event
Big Garden Birdwatch
Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers like you take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.Join the Big Garden Birdwatch - the world’s largest garden wildlife sur
Coed Lleol
Walking with WatercoloursA series of 3 mornings where we will take a gentle stroll, stopping to paint what we see in each landscape of woodland, lake and beach. No artistic talent required, and we pro
West Wales Wild Watch
2-day hands-on course in Traditional Welsh Style Hedge Laying
Lower Lliedi Reservoir, Swiss Valley, Llanelli.Course Dates (Choose One): Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December /Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th DecemberBOOK YOUR PLACE: 01554 774103 / enquiries@lla
Community Wild Watch
Free Wildlife Recording sessions with The West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre - - Llandeilo, 25th September, 10am-1pm- Brechfa Forest, 27th September 10am-1pm- Laugharne, 2nd October, 10am-1pmE
Carmarthenshire Nature News, September 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Carmarthenshire Nature News July, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Changing Mowing to save Wildlife
Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies are becoming increasingly rare in the UK — mainly due to habitat loss and fewer sources of food.That’s why grass cutting on Council land is changing
Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2026!
Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire is excited to once again offer grants of up to £1,500 to support Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2026! 🐞🌼🌳This grant is
Carmarthenshire Nature News June 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Balsam Blitz, Johnstown Carmarthen
Community Events with Coed Lleol
Summer 2025 Community Events
Carmarthenshire Nature News - May, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Himalayan Balsam Blitzing
We have volunteering opportunities coming up in various locations on the Marlais, Bran (Tywi), Hust, Ceiliog, Dulas (Teifi) and Wern (Cleddau). Please get involved to help us control the damaging impa
Carmarthenshire Nature News - April, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Cuckoo!
The Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership would like your help to find out where you hear Cuckoos in the county in 2025. See more information here.
Carmarthenshire Nature News March 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Carmarthenshire Nature News – February, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Llanelli Bio-Diversity Conference
Llanelli Community Partnership & Llanelli Green Spaces Network
Afon Cynin Wetland Project
Afon Cynin Wetland Project
Have your say!
Have your say! Jointly funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and Carmarthenshire County Council, the Greening Carmarthenshire Team are currently running public consultations on two
Carmarthenshire Nature News – January, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Carmarthenshire Nature News, November
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Is play important for your Children and Family?
Attention Parents/Carers Guardians of Carmarthenshire! We need your help! 📢 As part of our Play Sufficiency Assessment, we are seeking your valuable insights on the play opp
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY
Local Place for Nature Carmarthenshire is offering grants of up to £1500 to support Community Activities for Biodiversity. The grant is aimed at helping raise public awareness of the importance
Carmarthenshire Nature News
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News
SWEPT: Callout for citizen scientists to test water quality!
The Surveying the Waterway Environment for Pollution Threats (SWEPT) project sees citizen scientists testing nitrate and phosphate levels of freshwater watercourses. We are looking for volunteers to m
Nature News September
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News.
A big thank you!
Hello and welcome to the Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire Platform. A big thank you to all of those who have so far completed the Questionnaire and Map surveys. If you have not yet
A big thank you!
Hello and welcome to the Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire Platform. A big thank you to all of those who have so far completed the Questionnaire and Map surveys. If you have not yet
Nature News August
Nature News link
Marsh Fritillary Talk
Family River Dipping
Family Fun Day
Join the West Wales Rivers Trust at the INCC Wildlife Garden for a day of Family Fun!
Nature News
Nature News
Allotment and Community Growing Survey
Jointly funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and Carmarthenshire County Council, Carmarthenshire residents are being invited to participate in an online Allotment and Community G
Meet the team
The Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership (CNP) is a group of over 20 organisations. First set up in 1998 the Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership is made up of a number of partners with a depth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the county’s biodiversity.
The Wales Biodiversity Partnership (WBP) brings together key players from the public, private and voluntary sectors to promote and monitor biodiversity and ecosystem action in Wales. WBP provides a leadership role and an expert steer on priorities for action on biodiversity and ecosystems in Wales.
As the national membership body for voluntary organisations in Wales, WCVA exists to enable voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference together.
The Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Cymru Project aims to build a nature recovery network across Wales, engaging people, communities, businesses and decision-makers in both practical action and strategic planning for a healthy, resilient and nature-rich Wales.
It is an ongoing scheme funded by Welsh Government and coordinated by WCVA. The partnership consists of all local authorities and national parks in Wales, Wales Biodiversity Partnership, WCVA and the Local Environment Records Centres (LERC).
Carmarthenshire County Council provides a wealth of information and guidance relating to biodiversity.
Contact
News
Carmarthenshire Nature News – October, 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News –October, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Celebrate the fascinating world of fungi here at the National Botanic Garden of Wales!
Explore the weird and wonderful world of fungi for yourself by coming along to the event. There will be a series of captivating tours, activities for all ages and a fungal display where you can explor
Free activities to support your wellbeing and enjoy Nature
Hedgelaying Courses
The Heart of the Hedgerow - Local Places For Nature Carmarthenshire
Yesterday's Newsletter
Apologies - the link to yesterday's Newsletter was faulty, but has now been fixed.Carmarthenshire Nature News –August, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Carmarthenshire Nature News – August, 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News –August, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Please - if you have not already
Help Local Places for Nature reach its survey target - be the 1000th contributor! Have Your Say Today - LPfN Survey Questionnaire - Local Places For Nature Carmarthenshire
Reptile Walk
Join the Arc Trust for a free reptile talk and walk at Whiteford Sands, Gower. Meet at the National Trust's bunkhouse at Cwm Ivy, Whiteford at 10:00 and finishing up around 14:00.Spaces are limit
Carmarthenshire Nature News - July 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – July, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Public Service Boards seek views to improve local well-being
Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Public Services Boards are asking for the views of residents to find out what is important to them and their local communities. It would be appreciated if
Wales Nature Week 2026
Events Wales Nature Week 4-12 JulyJoin an event, explore your local area, get creative, or simply pause and notice the nature around you – wherever you areClick here for more details
BALSAM BASH, MORFA WETLANDS, CARMARTHEN, SA31 3HU
Coed Lleol at Capel Hendre Park!
CoedLleol What's on at Capel Hendre park: FREE activities to support your wellbeing and enjoy nature Monday 29th June ~ make a leather bound Nature JournalMonday 6th July ~ botanical in
Coed Lleol at Ann Street Park, LLanelli
Coed Lleol What's on at Ann Street park, Llanelli: FREE activities to support your wellbeing and enjoy natureFriday 26th June ~ Nettle cordage making (10.30am - 1.30pm)Wednesday 15th July ~ Seasonal s
Carmarthenshire Nature News - June 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – June, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2027!
Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire is excited to once again offer grants of up to £1,500 to support Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2027! 🐞🌼🌳This grant is
West Wales Wild Watch - Upcoming Dates
Grassland Management
Have your say:Have Your Say Today - Grassland Management - Local Places For Nature CarmarthenshireFor more information:Pollinators - Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthenshire Nature News - May 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – May, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links
Community Spring Clean Event & Nature Workshops
Carmarthenshire Nature News - April 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – April, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links - https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1776846048/projects/65a
Carmarthenshire Nature Notes
Carmarthenshire Nature Notes January MarchAttached is the latest Nature Notes produced by the biodiversity officer on behalf of the Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership. We hope they will encourage
Reminder: Orchard Day
Perllan Pum Cae, top of Morfa Wetlands, by Picton Terrace, CarmarthenSaturday 28th March, 10.30 – 2.30pmFOR MORE INFORMATIONContact: kate@theorchardproject.org.uk
Carmarthenshire Nature News - March 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – March, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links -https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1774431656/projects/65ae7b030
Willow Tits at Llyn Lech Owain
Hedgelaying Experience Day, Carmarthen
Hedgelaying Experience Day
The Heart of the Hedgerow
The Heart of the Hedgerow: a living legacy of Landscape and Community in WalesIn Carmarthenshire, Local Places for Nature is celebrating a traditional countryside craft that is rooted deep in Welsh he
Carmarthenshire Nature News – February, 2026
Carmarthenshire Nature News – February, 2026Please click here to view the full pdf and access the links - https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1771844450/LPfN_Feb_26_Ne
Capel Hendre Park Open Day Event
Big Garden Birdwatch
Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers like you take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.Join the Big Garden Birdwatch - the world’s largest garden wildlife sur
Coed Lleol
Walking with WatercoloursA series of 3 mornings where we will take a gentle stroll, stopping to paint what we see in each landscape of woodland, lake and beach. No artistic talent required, and we pro
West Wales Wild Watch
2-day hands-on course in Traditional Welsh Style Hedge Laying
Lower Lliedi Reservoir, Swiss Valley, Llanelli.Course Dates (Choose One): Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December /Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th DecemberBOOK YOUR PLACE: 01554 774103 / enquiries@lla
Community Wild Watch
Free Wildlife Recording sessions with The West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre - - Llandeilo, 25th September, 10am-1pm- Brechfa Forest, 27th September 10am-1pm- Laugharne, 2nd October, 10am-1pmE
Carmarthenshire Nature News, September 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Carmarthenshire Nature News July, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Changing Mowing to save Wildlife
Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies are becoming increasingly rare in the UK — mainly due to habitat loss and fewer sources of food.That’s why grass cutting on Council land is changing
Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2026!
Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire is excited to once again offer grants of up to £1,500 to support Community Activities for Biodiversity — available until 1st January 2026! 🐞🌼🌳This grant is
Carmarthenshire Nature News June 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Balsam Blitz, Johnstown Carmarthen
Community Events with Coed Lleol
Summer 2025 Community Events
Carmarthenshire Nature News - May, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Himalayan Balsam Blitzing
We have volunteering opportunities coming up in various locations on the Marlais, Bran (Tywi), Hust, Ceiliog, Dulas (Teifi) and Wern (Cleddau). Please get involved to help us control the damaging impa
Carmarthenshire Nature News - April, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Cuckoo!
The Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership would like your help to find out where you hear Cuckoos in the county in 2025. See more information here.
Carmarthenshire Nature News March 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Carmarthenshire Nature News – February, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Llanelli Bio-Diversity Conference
Llanelli Community Partnership & Llanelli Green Spaces Network
Afon Cynin Wetland Project
Afon Cynin Wetland Project
Have your say!
Have your say! Jointly funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and Carmarthenshire County Council, the Greening Carmarthenshire Team are currently running public consultations on two
Carmarthenshire Nature News – January, 2025
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Carmarthenshire Nature News, November
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News!
Is play important for your Children and Family?
Attention Parents/Carers Guardians of Carmarthenshire! We need your help! 📢 As part of our Play Sufficiency Assessment, we are seeking your valuable insights on the play opp
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY
Local Place for Nature Carmarthenshire is offering grants of up to £1500 to support Community Activities for Biodiversity. The grant is aimed at helping raise public awareness of the importance
Carmarthenshire Nature News
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News
SWEPT: Callout for citizen scientists to test water quality!
The Surveying the Waterway Environment for Pollution Threats (SWEPT) project sees citizen scientists testing nitrate and phosphate levels of freshwater watercourses. We are looking for volunteers to m
Nature News September
Keep up to date with what is going on in the world of Natural Conservation/Restoration with the Carmarthenshire Nature News.
A big thank you!
Hello and welcome to the Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire Platform. A big thank you to all of those who have so far completed the Questionnaire and Map surveys. If you have not yet
A big thank you!
Hello and welcome to the Local Places for Nature, Carmarthenshire Platform. A big thank you to all of those who have so far completed the Questionnaire and Map surveys. If you have not yet
Nature News August
Nature News link
Marsh Fritillary Talk
Family River Dipping
Family Fun Day
Join the West Wales Rivers Trust at the INCC Wildlife Garden for a day of Family Fun!
Nature News
Nature News
Allotment and Community Growing Survey
Jointly funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and Carmarthenshire County Council, Carmarthenshire residents are being invited to participate in an online Allotment and Community G
Proposals
Have your say and help shape the future of your community.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Local Places for Nature
Find out about the projects and our aims for the future.
LPfN Survey Questionnaire
Where is your Local Place of Nature?
Press the "Have your say" and let us know your Local Place for Nature.
What did you Spot?
Bench Planter Project
Find out more about the purpose of our bench planters
Llandyry Site Enhancement Project
Llanerch Field Enhancement Project
Sandfields Road Enhancement Proiect
Cille Stream Grounds Management Plan
Tree and Bulb Planting Survey
Tree and Bulb Planting Map
Have a look at locations then complete our survey
Map Plannu Coed a Bylbiau
Edrychwch ar leoliadau ac yna cwblhewch ein harolwg
Team
Who's listening
The Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership (CNP) is a group of over 20 organisations. First set up in 1998 the Carmarthenshire Nature Partnership is made up of a number of partners with a depth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the county’s biodiversity.
The Wales Biodiversity Partnership (WBP) brings together key players from the public, private and voluntary sectors to promote and monitor biodiversity and ecosystem action in Wales. WBP provides a leadership role and an expert steer on priorities for action on biodiversity and ecosystems in Wales.
As the national membership body for voluntary organisations in Wales, WCVA exists to enable voluntary organisations to make a bigger difference together.
The Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Cymru Project aims to build a nature recovery network across Wales, engaging people, communities, businesses and decision-makers in both practical action and strategic planning for a healthy, resilient and nature-rich Wales.
It is an ongoing scheme funded by Welsh Government and coordinated by WCVA. The partnership consists of all local authorities and national parks in Wales, Wales Biodiversity Partnership, WCVA and the Local Environment Records Centres (LERC).
Carmarthenshire County Council provides a wealth of information and guidance relating to biodiversity.