Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve

Just back from Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve. This is a fantastic sand dunes complex on the south Wales coast. Famous for it great number of invertebrates and its unique flora. The dunes lie on top of a limestone outcrop. Hardly a soul about, but really great to see local stables using it. But I have got to have a rant. The amount of litter across the reserve is appalling. No matter where you looked you saw it. Come on Countryside Council for Wales, I know that it is difficult to stop these ignorant people dropping the litter, but what about a few volunteer parties to pick it up and who knows, if there was no litter then maybe people would be less likely to drop it.I would certainly sign up to volunteer. What about getting Keep Wales Tidy involved as well?

Picture from the Ramblers



Chris Gledhill
Future Directions