Natural Resources Wales is inviting people who live near or enjoy Cwmcarn Forest to find out more about the major tree felling operation at the site which began in May.
A drop-in session will be held at Cwmcarn Visitor Centre, on Sunday July 5 from 10am to 2pm where staff will be on hand to answer any questions on the work that is currently taking place and future plans for the forest.
Up to 150,000 trees in the forest are being felled as part of a nationwide strategy to slow the spread of Phytophthora Ramorum, a highly infectious and untreatable fungus-like disease which is attacking larch trees.
As part of the operations, Forest Drive, a seven mile road through Cwmcarn Forest closed last year to allow felling teams to safely prepare, fell and remove the affected larch trees from over 162 hectares (400 acres) of infected forestry.
Despite this extensive felling work, the Visitor Centre, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council, and all other facilities at the site will remain open.
Andy Schofield, Regional Land Manager for Natural Resources Wales, said: “We want to reassure people that our long-term aim for this forest is to restore and improve the area so it can remain a fantastic attraction and continue to play an important role for the people and the economy in the area.”
If people cannot make the drop-in session, they can send any questions to cwmcarn@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk. The answers will be posted on the Natural Resources Wales website.