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Biosphere Annual Meeting 2025: a mosaic of activities
Every year we hold a public meeting to share Biosphere news and for people in the area to connect with each other and share inspiration. This year's was as memorable as ever. Darllen yn Gymraeg . We met this year in the foyer of MOMA, Machynlleth, in the middle of Andamento , an exhibition by Aberystwyth artist Alison Pierse. It runs until 26 January - don't miss it! As Alison explains, ' Andamento describes the flow of tiles within a mosaic; but it also describes pace or ev
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Dec 10, 20252 min read


Nature is good for our health
The Biosphere is a partner in the Awyr Iach project, which runs therapeutic activities in woodlands and elsewhere. Here we take a closer look at how nature connection is good for people. Darllen yn Gymraeg . It’s a showery Friday morning in autumn, and a group is gathering in the woods. Some sit on the benches around a fire that is slowly heating a kettle, some are already getting tools out of the shed, and a few newcomers are being introduced under a large and beautiful wood
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Nov 24, 20253 min read


Blog: Screams and Streams Project - Summer of swifts, rivers and community
Bryn Hall, coordinator on Screams & Streams reflects on the project which has just come to an end. Darllen yn Gymraeg . Community-led...
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Sep 2, 20255 min read


Community Energy Fund grants to local groups
Biosffer Dyfi and Bro Ddyfi Community Renewables ( BDCR ) are delighted to announce grants to community groups who applied to the...
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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Developing the National Forest for Wales in the Biosphere
The National Forest for Wales is the Welsh Government’s vision for a network of woodlands that run across Wales. Now we are looking at a...
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Jul 31, 20252 min read


CELF: a story of the Dyfi
Naomi Heath, Engagement Officer on the Tir Canol project, describes how she worked with three resident artists to bring a new angle to...
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Jul 30, 20254 min read


Designing a regenerative future for the Biosphere
Carl Meddings of the Centre for Alternative Technology describes how students at their summer school visioned a regenerative future for...
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Jul 29, 20254 min read


Collaborating across the landscape in the Einion and Llyfnant catchments
In this guest blog, Cian Llywelyn of Coetir Anian, a charity which manages a site a few miles south of Machynlleth, explains how farmers...
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Jun 30, 20253 min read


It's National Swift Awareness Week!
How to take part in the Biosphere. Darllen yn Gymraeg . For many people the arrival of swifts in our skies is what kicks off summer....
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Jun 27, 20252 min read


Community food: a force for change
The Welsh Government wants to see community food driving change at a local level. Here we look at what the Biosphere has done, and what...
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Jun 27, 20254 min read


Screams and Streams: the link between river water quality and swifts
We have just held the first training event for Screams and Streams at the Centre for Alternative Technology. Project Officer Bryn Hall...
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May 26, 20252 min read


Peace, UNESCO and Wales
The Dyfi Biosphere has strong links to the Welsh peace movement and UNESCO. Now a new report suggests what peace-building might mean for...
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May 1, 20251 min read


Biosphere lamb served at UNESCO event in London
Important recognition for Dyfi Biosphere food. Darllen yn Gymraeg . Chef Mauro Colagreco is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador . He...
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Apr 30, 20251 min read


Awyr Iach, a new outdoor health project
The Biosphere is a partner in a new outdoor health project led by Coed Lleol, which starts in July. Darllen yn Gymraeg Awyr Iach, a new...
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Apr 30, 20252 min read


Renewable energy supports community projects in the Dyfi Biosphere
When renewable energy is owned by the community everyone benefits. Bro Ddyfi Community Renewable Energy (BDCR) produces clean energy for...
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Apr 14, 20251 min read


Biospheres gather in Brighton
Each year, the Biospheres of UK and Ireland gather in person for a mini-conference. This year the meeting was hosted by the Living Coast...
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Mar 31, 20252 min read


Calling young people in the Biosphere
Joe Wilkins, the Biosphere's new Youth Representative , wants to hear from young people who want to help shape the future of our area....
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Feb 24, 20252 min read


Recording two decades of environmental work in Machynlleth: archiving ecodyfi
As ecodyfi becomes Biosffer Dyfi, its records are going to National Library of Wales . Darllen yn Gymraeg Andy Rowland with Aberystwyth...
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Feb 21, 20252 min read


Restoring Celtic rainforests in the Biosphere
A new project will look for economic and well-being benefits in a rare woodland habitat. Darllen yn Gymraeg . People in Coed Gwersyll y...
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Feb 19, 20252 min read


A Climate Conversation: Planning for an uncertain future
How does a community respond to the challenges of extreme weather and an uncertain future? That was the subject of the Climate...
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Jan 27, 20254 min read
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