Efforts to enhance nature reserve in Newbridge
A RADNORSHIRE bog that is deemed a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) could be set for some much-needed redevelopment thanks to a grant. The Aberithon Turbary in Newbridge-on-Wye is better known in the village as ‘The Bog’, and yet it is a valuable fragment of nature close to the heart of the village which has now become almost impassable due to lack of management and no grazing. But now the local community council has the chance to apply for a Welsh Government/Heritage Lottery Fund ‘local places for nature’ grant. If Llanyre Community Council is successful in its bid ...