Trees and woods of the Biosphere, unite!
Anyone interested in developing an action plan for trees in the Biosphere is welcome at an event on Monday11 May at CAT. [Darllen yn Gymraeg]
A group led by Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership is holding a public event to support tree and woodland work in the Biosphere on Monday 11th May at 1.30-4.30pm at the Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth.
The event is supported by a range of organisations involved in woodland development and anyone who owns or manages a woodland, or is interested in creating a new one, is welcome.
“The idea is to make the most of all the benefits that trees and woodlands can provide, including timber, wildlife, shelter for livestock, and beautiful places to visit, and to do that by connecting them and developing a strategic approach across a catchment area,” said Ceredigion Local Nature Partnership’s Fiona Moran.
“Having the project in the Biosphere means that we can connect woodlands with our other thematic areas, including education, the well-being economy and outdoor health.”
Alice Briggs, partnership project manager of Tir Canol, said, “It’s fantastic to see this initiative to raise awareness of the benefits of the trees and woodlands in the Biosphere. This builds on and adds value to the positive work we already have under way with landowners, farmers and local communities. By working together through these partnership projects, we will all be able to contribute to a Dyfi Tree and Woodland Resource Action Plan that’s being developed for the future.”
At the event, there will be an opportunity to find out more about the woodland projects and to decide if you want to join the Action Plan. There will be a tour of the woodland at CAT, which is part of the National Forest for Wales, as well as refreshments and discussions.
The event is part of a project which runs until March 2027. Its other activities include tree-planting, habitat management, footpath repairs, school visits and volunteering. Another feature is the marketing of commercial woodland products such as furniture, charcoal and saplings through the CoedNet website.
The project partners include Ceredigion County Council, Coed Lleol (Small Woods Wales), Tir Coed, Coetir Anian, RSPB, Llais y Goedwig and the Dyfi Biosphere. Supporting partners include Tir Canol, Coed Cadw/The Woodland Trust in Wales, and Natural Resources Wales.
If you would like to attend, please email Fiona Moran on fiona.moran@ceredigion.gov.uk by Thursday 7 May.
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Really appreciate how this piece frames the Biosphere’s trees and woods as more than scenery—they’re shared habitat and a kind of living archive. It made me think about how forests can also become psychological landscapes in fiction: places where beauty and unease sit side by side. If you enjoy that mood, there’s a free horror visual novel, The False Sun, where a boy’s love becomes a nightmare; its The False Sun character page profiles characters and unlock guides for all 20 endings. A fitting companion for anyone drawn to woods with secrets.
The focus on trees and woods in the Biosphere is exactly the kind of local action that makes UNESCO designations meaningful. It’s encouraging to see posts that connect exploring the area with what we do and getting involved—woodland protection works best when residents and visitors understand the ecology and join stewardship efforts. Between volunteering and outreach, I like a quick brain break with word ladders at play poople online; it’s free, endless, and needs no download.
This is a lovely reminder that Biosphere reserves are living woodlands shaped by local people, seasons, and long-term care—not just protected lines on a map. I like the call to explore the area and get involved, because tree conservation feels more urgent when you can picture the woods and communities behind it. For a playful way to connect with distant landscapes, I’ve enjoyed https://playworldguesser.com/. It drops you into random street-view spots and asks where you are, making you notice forests, rivers, and town edges differently. A fun, free nudge to keep exploring—and maybe to support real Biosphere work.
This is such a refreshing reminder of how local woodlands and UNESCO Biosphere projects connect people with nature. I appreciate the focus on getting involved—small actions around trees and green spaces really do add up. It also made me think about community-built spaces in games, where shared tracks create a similar sense of belonging. If you enjoy low-poly racing and want to improve your cornering, this guide on drifting is genuinely useful: https://playpolytrack.com/guides/how-to-drift-in-polytrack. Nice work highlighting practical ways to explore and support the area.