AHNE Bryniau Clwyd / Clwydian Range AONB

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Managing the AONB

The Clwydian Range AONB is managed through a series of Partnerships. 

The Clwydian Range is governed by a Joint Advisory Committee, which represents the two local Authorities, landowners, farmers, and conservation and recreation interests.  It is a powerful resource in the range and depth of its political and professional expertise.   Together with a number of agencies and local groups, work is done to achieve the objectives of the AONB Management Plan.

Approximately 60% of the AONB lies in the County of Denbighshire with the remaining 40% in Flintshire.  This means that Denbighshire Countryside Service takes the lead in delivering a programme of management and provides the administration for the JAC. 

Countryside Council for Wales

The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) are a vital link between the AONB and the Welsh Assembly Government. Through advice on National policy as well as providing core funds for staff and project work it plays a central role in both developing and delivering the management plan. AONB staff meet regularly with CCW officers both nationally and regionally in developing all aspects of AONB work.

Forestry Partnership

While a number of national agencies are represented on the JAC, the Clwydian Range has fostered a specific partnership with Forestry Commission Wales in order to help deliver a programme of community projects and to develop an Education programme through the Forest Education Initiative – FEI.  The focuses for these projects are the three main forestry blocks at Moel Famau, Llangwyfan and Nercwys.

Black Grouse Recovery Project

At Moel Famau Country Park the Countryside Service are working in partnership with Forestry Commission and the RSPB as part of the Welsh Black Grouse Recovery Project.

Friends of Moel Findeg

An inclusive approach to developing a practical programme of projects has lead to the establishment of a number of key partnerships with local community groups.  In particular Moel Findeg Local Nature Reserve is managed in partnership with the Friends of Moel Findeg and the Maeshafn and District Rural Association not only through a steering group for the site but also through practical and financial support

Volunteering

Denbighshire Countryside Service also works with a well established group of volunteers across the County and the AONB.  Over 70 individuals give up their time on a regular basis to get involved in the work of the Service

Other Partnerships

  • Cadwyn Clwyd
  • Prestatyn Environment Association
  • Deeside Urban Wildlife Group
  • North Wales Wildlife Trust
  • Coed Cymru
  • Dyserth Environment Group
  • Gwaenysgor Conservation Society
  • Llysfasi Agricultural College
  • Denbighshire Voluntary Services
  • Flintshire Voluntary Services Council
  • Heather and Hillforts Partnership

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