Tregyb Woodlands (Welsh: Coedydd Tregyb) is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Carmarthen & Dinefwr, Wales. Designated as a SSSI since 1980 as a conservation effort to protect and conserve the site, its area is 27 hectares.[1]

Tregyb Woodlands
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Tregyb Woodlands is located in Wales
Tregyb Woodlands
Location within Wales
LocationCarmarthenshire
Grid referenceSN641217
Coordinates51°52′40″N 3°58′29″W / 51.877661°N 3.974768°W / 51.877661; -3.974768
Area26.56 hectares (0.2656 km2)
Notification01 Ionawr 1980

The woodland lies around 1 mile (1.6 km) to the west of the town of Llandeilo,[2] and are within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Three woods make up the SSSI; Cae'r Coed, Big Grove and Warren Tregyb.[1] The SSSI was first notified on 1 January 1980, under the powers of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. Following the passing of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the site was renotified on 23 March 1983 to bring it under the provisions of the new Act.[3]

The woodlands are managed by the Woodland Trust, who also manage adjacent woodland outside of the designated SSSI area, creating a total wood 42 hectares in area.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "SITE OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST CITATION:COEDYDD TREGYB/TREGYB WOODLANDS" (PDF). Natural Resources Wales.
  2. ^ "Coed Tregib Management Plan 2018-2023" (PDF). The Woodland Trust.
  3. ^ "Coedydd Tregyb/Tregyb Woodlands Map" (PDF). Countryside Council for Wales.
  4. ^ "Coed Tregib, Llandeilo". The Woodland Trust.

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