Countryside

1 -  About us/home

2 -  Countryside

3-   Landscape

4 -  Biodiversity

5 -  Contacts

6 -  Habitats and Species

7 -  Events/Training

1. About us

The landscape of Merthyr Tydfil has a history of being mistreated and abused, and perhaps for this reason some people take it for granted.  However, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough supports a diverse range of rich and varied habitats and species.  Important habitats include open heathland, rhos pasture, ancient hedgerows, native woodlands, rivers, streams, ponds and neutral grassland.  Even old waste tips from the mining era have become an important regionally characteristic ecological feature due to the unique lichen heath that develops there.  Important local species include internationally protected fauna such as otters, great crested newts and marsh fritillary butterfly.

In the Countryside Section of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council we deal with landscape design and improvement, countryside planning issues, such as Tree Preservation Order and Protected Species legislation, biodiversity and nature conservation.  We feel that one of the most valuable assets which Merthyr possesses is its natural heritage, and that it is important for people who live and work in Merthyr to value it.

2. Countryside

To contact the Planning (Countryside) Officer:

Email: countryside&landscape@merthyr.gov.uk

Tel: 01685 725278

MTCBC Countryside Section

Ty Keir Hardie

Avenue de Clichy

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 8XF

3. Landscape

To contact the Landscape Officer:

Email: countryside&landscape@merthyr.gov.uk

Tel: 01685 726276

MTCBC Countryside Section

Ty Keir Hardie

Avenue de Clichy

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 8XF

4. Biodiversity

Please view the Biodiversity page by clicking here

5. Contacts

Countryside Section

Planning Division

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Ty Kier Hardie

Riverside Court

Avenue De Clichy

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 8XF

6. Habitats and Species

To view the LBAP (Local Biodiversity Action Plan), which includes details of all species and habitats action plans in Merthyr Tydfil, please ‘click here’.

Bats

Neutral grassland leaflet

7. Events/Training

If you wish to attend any event/training day organised by MTCBC we must urge you to wear suitable clothing and footwear on the day, and, unless otherwise stated, bring your own packed lunch and plenty of water.

•  Wales Biodiversity Week 9-17 Mehefin / June 2007 - Wildlife Walk

If there are any queries you may contact the Biodiversity Officer

Details:

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