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.
Tag: Natural Resources Wales
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.
Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore’s blog: January 24, 2017
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore hails the refusal of a permit for a waste plant at Nine Mile Point, outlines the Welsh Government’s budget, and discusses holding Arriva Trains Wales to account.
Large number of trees up to 200 years old illegally cut down in Blackwood
Illegal tree felling is being investigated after trees up to 200 years old were cut down in Blackwood.
Local politicians salute “important victory” as Cwmfelinfach waste plant permit is refused
Local politicians have hailed the decision made by Natural Resources Wales to reject a permit application for a waste plant at Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate.
Proposed Cwmfelinfach waste plant has permit refused over health fears
Natural Resources Wales has turned down a permit application for a waste plant in Cwmfelinfach after raising concerns over the future health of local residents.
Source of pollution which discoloured River Ebbw near Crumlin has been resolved
The source of pollution which turned the River Ebbw a white colour has been restored, according to Natural Resources Wales.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board urges caution over waste permit application for Nine Mile Point
A leading health official has recommended Natural Resources Wales “exercise caution” when considering whether to grant a planned waste processing plant a permit.Dr Gillian Richardson, Executive Director of public health at Aneurin…