Wildlife on the Web
The ecology team has revamped their 
web pages with
loads of new information on the habitats and species that live in
the Vale as well as lots of ways that you can help protect the
plants and animals in your local area.
You can read all about the work that is being done to conserve
some of our speciality species – moving drains away from the kerbs to stop
great crested
newts falling down them or habitat management to conserve
the high brown fritillary – the last population of
this rare butterfly in Wales. You can also download the latest
edition of Biodiversity Matters – our wildlife
newsletter.
Or read about the Awards for
Wildlife - recognising the important work that is being
done in the Vale by conservation groups, landowners and
schools.
Find out where the Wenvoe orchid
fields are - the local wildlife group held an open day in June
as part of Wales Biodiversity Week.
You can also find information on the Make Space for
Wildlife project and download the leaflets. The project has
been designed to help you create a wildlife area in your local
patch – your back garden, school grounds or community area.
And if you’ve seen any swifts this
year we'd love to know – its really important that we find out
about the plants and animals in the Vale so that we know what needs
conserving.
The ecology team has two important roles at the Council...
- Considering protected species, areas and habitats – to ensure
they aren't harmed by development
- Helping to co-ordinate the Vale’s Local
Biodiversity Action Plan – working with conservation groups and
individuals to protect and conserve our important wildlife
To contact the ecology team email ecology@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
or call on 01446 704855.