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Clear-up and restoration work at Cwmcarn Forest is being paused so that nesting birds are not disturbed.

With nesting season underway between March and August, numerous bird species are now nesting in the forest, including the northern goshawk, one of Wales’ most iconic woodland birds.

As a result, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is pausing some work, including in areas close to the forest roads and trails.

Visitors may notice some areas of the forest will look unfinished while the works stop, NRW said.

James Hepburn, forest operations team leader for NRW, said: “These short-term pauses are a normal and important part of how we manage the forest to ensures our work is carried out responsibly and in balance with nature.

“We will continue the remaining reinstatement work later in the year, once it can be done without impacting Cwmcarn’s protected species or their habitats.

“We’d like to thank visitors for their patience and understanding while this essential seasonal pause is in place.”

Recent works at the forest involved thinning – a process where selected trees are removed to give the remaining trees more spaces, light, and nutrients to grow.