(c) Jeroen Helmer / Ark Nature
In 15 Years...
The vision for Pentwyn in fifteen years...
Natural processes are widely established, soil health improved and nutrient levels on the land reduced. Carbon will have been sequestered and protected through low input management achieving additionality which will contribute to our aim of achieving Net Zero by 2030 and showcasing the benefits of tackling both the climate and nature emergency in combination.
Low maintenance management continues, and the site is self-sufficient in terms of finance, covering its resource costs as a minimum. The site will contribute to water quality improvements, retention and storm surge alleviation. Key habitats: wetlands, Rhos, species rich pasture and ffridd are restored and are managed extensively without fixed and prescribed targets for structure and composition.
A mix of livestock will play a role in the management of site and the community will be engaged.
There will be public access allowing people to build a connection with nature rich landscapes across the wider Marches landscape.
Pentwyn will function as part of a wider, connected, ecological unit within the Hills of East Radnor living landscape area. Wildlife in the area will have increased in both diversity and abundance because of our management.
The site will be widely known and will be seen as a place to visit not just for land managers and nature fans but also local families and tourists. We will have ties with the local community, schools, and businesses.
