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Ddol Uchaf
Ddol Uchaf (also known as Y Ddol Uchaf) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest located near Ysceifiog, Flintshire, Wales. It has been selected as an SSSI due to the unique wildlife and organisms around the area. Wildlife Ddol Uchaf was designated as an SSSI because of its wildlife, grassland and soils. In particular, it is notable for hosting three species of newt (Northern crested newt, great crested newt, palmate newt and smooth newt) and being one of very few sites with a population of hazel dormice. Many plants including common spotted orchid are found on the site. Several insect species have been recorded, including 12 species of dragonfly. There have been 93 recorded species of birds in the area, including carrion crow, lesser whitethroat, and sedge warbler. The site is also known for its tufa limestone, which supports many of the animals living in the site and has formed many ponds. The site is one of only two sites in the UK where the fungus gnat ' has been recorded . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Wales Wildlife Trust
The North Wales Wildlife Trust (NWWT) (Welsh: ''Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru'') is the Wildlife Trust for North Wales. Established in 1962, it covers the vice counties of Anglesey, Caernarfonshire, Merionethshire, Denbighshire and Flintshire with over 4,500 members. It is a registered charity and a member of the Wildlife Trusts Partnership with the head office being located in Bangor and its eastern office located at Aberduna nature reserve, Flintshire. Aims of the North Wales Wildlife Trust are: *To conserve north Wales' wildlife for the future. *To increase the understanding of north Wales' wildlife and its natural environment. *To apply this knowledge of practical wildlife conservation in our nature reserves and elsewhere throughout north Wales. *To enhance the enjoyment of and access to north Wales' wildlife by members of the public. History The history can be traced back to 1953 when two botanists RH Roberts, a local headmaster and WS "Bill" Lacey, a lecturer i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |