A controversial waste plant which residents fear could lead to emissions being “trapped” in their valley has been given the go-ahead.
Tag: Natural Resources Wales
Public inquiry into controversial waste plant proposal hears support from Michael Sheen
Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has lent his weight to residents campaigning against a controversial waste plant proposed for Cwmfelinfach.
Campaign group remains solid in solo opposition to Cwmfelinfach waste plant
A campaign group opposing proposals to build a controversial waste plant have taken their fight online, as they look to raise money to cover their legal fees.
Farmer handed £112,000 fine over illegal felling of 200 trees near Blackwood
A man who illegally chopped down over 200 “ancient” trees in Blackwood has been fined more than £112,000 after failing to appear at a court hearing for a second time.
Tree felling work forces closure of forest car park near Caerphilly town
A forest car park near Caerphilly town will close for over a month while work to remove diseased larch trees is carried out.
U-turn over rejected Cwmfelinfach waste plant as developer’s appeal is uncontested by Natural Resources Wales
Plans for a waste plant near Cwmfelinfach are back on the table after the site developer submitted an appeal over a rejected permit.
Man fails to appear in court over illegal felling of 200 trees near Blackwood
A 63-year-old man from Blackwood accused of illegally felling around 200 ancient trees failed to appear at a court hearing today, Friday, August 4.
Petition calling for Cwmcarn Forest Drive to reopen by Easter is considered by Welsh Assembly committee
A petition which has garnered almost 1,500 signatures calling for the reopening of the Cwmcarn Forest Drive before Easter next year has been considered by a dedicated committee.
Restocking of trees underway at Cwmcarn Forest as petition to reopen drive hits 1,000 names
Around 170,000 new trees are being planted at Cwmcarn Forest, as Natural Resources Wales (NRW) begins restocking areas which have been felled in recent years.
“Cwmcarn Forest Drive must reopen” says campaign group
Campaigners have launched a bid to get Cwmcarn Forest Drive reopened within 12 months.