Natural Flood Management Work In the Cwellyn Catchment

This month we’ve been carrying out peatland restoration work within the Gwyrfai catchment.

By creating a series of small retainment pools and blocking drainage ditches in the upper catchment, we’re hoping to hold more water and slow and steady the flow into the Afon Gwyrfai.

This work aims to reduce sediment entering Llyn Cwellyn and support a healthier habitats, helps trap carbon and boost biodiversity. This will also encourage a richer community of invertebrates and improve the overall health and resilience of the peatland.