A message from Andrew, our Chair: This was held as a virtual event for the first time this year, which enabled anyone (who had the time) to attend a large number of talks and discussions without having to travel to … Continue reading
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other online events you may be interested in…..
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There seems to be a flurry of events which might interest members of the group. If anyone sees anything that they think might be of interest do email me via the website and I will put it up. I have … Continue reading
Rather good Plantlife Webinar
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Derek Cobley, one of our founder members, has made a really good video about his meadow. Derek’s video was one of several made by meadow restorers across Wales as part of a webinar co-produced by Plantlife and the Pasture-Fed Livestock … Continue reading
Post event reflections
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Many thanks and congratulations to the CMG for setting up the recent Zoom meeting for CMG members, and in particular to Andrew and the 3 speakers, Caroline, Gareth and Harriet for an enlightening evening’s review of their work in trying … Continue reading
Carmarthenshire Meadows Group Autumn and Winter Talks
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The arrival of Covid-19 and the need to respond to the growing pandemic has had a huge effect on conservation organisations, both large and small. Our group is no exception; we had to cancel our big indoor meeting we had … Continue reading
Feature article by our Chairman – the benefit of hindsight!
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2020 is going to be a very memorable year for all sorts of reasons; obviously it’s the year (or maybe just the first year?) of the Covid-19 pandemic, the like of which hasn’t been seen since 1918. It’s also the year … Continue reading
Couple of useful things to watch/read! Bees and dormice…..
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Firstly, Buglife have a project to try to record two rare species of bee which are associated with Scabious. If you click on the link below, it should take you to Liam Old’s excellent talk. Liam is the conservation officer … Continue reading
Free Online training – Plant Galls – 12th Sept 2020
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There are spaces left on a free online training event run by Biodiversity Information Service for Powys & Brecon Beacons National Park (BIS), this Saturday, 12th September, 10am to 12 noon. Its a Zoom event: “Have a Gall of a time … Continue reading
In the wake of National Moth Night….
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If you missed National Moth Night – or were inspired by it….we’d like to tempt you to get excited by moths in your meadows (and gardens and woods). Julian Wormald has kindly sent me some beautiful photos to delight you. … Continue reading
National Moth Night(s) 2020 (27-29 August)
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Short notice I know – but the details can be found at https://www.mothnight.info There is the excellent Carmarthenshire Moth and Butterfly Group that can assist with the fascinating process of identification. http://www.carmarthenshiremoths.co.uk Sorry didn’t have any photos of moths to … Continue reading