Our Work
PONT works with individuals and organisations to deliver appropriate grazing regimes for the benefit of wildlife, both on individual sites and at a local and regional level.
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14 hours ago by pontcymru If you are a meat-eater, sourcing your meat responsibly is very important. Pasture-fed meat is high welfare, has more health benefits and now studies are showing that pasture-fed products can help improve soil fertility and capture carbon. Read more here http://ow.ly/YVIO50uAFOU Animation by Smiling Tree Farm #pasturefed #pastureforlife #pasturefedmeat #meat #carboncapture #pontcymru #grazingisamazing #poriynrhagori #conservationgrazing #wildlife #conservation #forage #livestock #farmingwithwildlife #farmers #wales #cymru #nature #environment #biodiversity #farmingwithnature @pastureforlife
4 days ago by pontcymru Our Grazer of the Week this week is Pryderi the Welsh Mountain Sheep, who grazes the amazing #celticrainforests of Wales, Coed Felenrhyd and Llennyrch in Snowdonia National Park, managed by the @coedcadwcymru . The flock are hefted here in the habitat of Atlantic oak woodland, nationally important for mosses, liverworts and lichens. Light grazing all year round here is part of the management plan to ensure the persistence of this special habitat. Read more about this on our website www.pontcymru.org/grazer-of-the-week-21st-june-pryderi-the-welsh-mountain-sheep (linkinbio) #poriynrhagori #grazingisamazing #celticrainforest #grazeroftheweek #welshmountainsheep #sheep #sheepofinstagram #oak #atlanticoakwoodland #woodland #mosses #ferns #habitat #welshwildlife #welshhabitat #wildlifefriendlyfarmingnetwork #farmingwithwildlife #farmers #wales #cymru
6 days ago by pontcymru Yesterday we had a great day supporting the Glamorgan Smallholders at the Senedd, with some wooly friends in tow too! Swanbridge Porkers brought two berkshire piglets and Kennixtonsheep brought along a castlemilk moorit, shetland sheep and boreray to showcase some of the livestock owned by members of the group. The group presented a talk to the AM's, demonstrated spinning and showcased local produce and AM's were also able to meet the animals outside. It was great to be raising awareness of our local smallholders and conservation grazers. www.pontcymru.org #grazingisamazing #poriynrhagori #smallholders #glamorgansmallholders #smallholdersassociation #kennixtonsheep #swanbridgeporkers #shetlandsheepsociety #shetlandsheep #castlemilkmoorit #boreray #berkshirepigs
1 week ago by pontcymru What makes sheep good for conservation grazing? Aside from being a lot easier to handle than a highland cow with huge horns(!), sheep can create ideal habitat for ground-nesting birds and grassland fungi, and can also subdue scrub growth. Find out more about the benefits of sheep grazing on our website or get in touch for more info pontcymru.org/what-makes-sheep-useful-for-conservation-grazing (link in bio) #grazingisamazing #pontcymru #poriynrhagori #sheepofinstagram #shetlandsheep #sheep #conservationgrazing #grassfed #grassfedlamb #wales #welshfarmers #nativebreeds #farmingwithwildlife #naturefriendlyfarming #pasturefed #naturefriendlyfarmingnetwork by Kennixtonsheep of the sheep at WWT Llanelli
2 weeks ago by pontcymru Our #grazeroftheweek this week is Rhos the belted galloway. Rhos is one of three belties grazing at Y Gweira Nature Reserve near Llantrisant Common, owned and managed by @wildlifetrustsww . As with most grasslands, grazing (or a simulation of) is needed in order to maintain the balance of species. At Y Gweira, three heifers owned by local grazier Huw Rees are helping to prevent the rushes, brambles and young birch scrub from becoming too vigorous. You can read more about this on our website pontcymru.org/rhos-belted-galloway (link in bio) Would you like to show off your grazing animals? You can enter
2 weeks ago by pontcymru Are you aware of the benefits of a healthy hedgerow on a farm? To name a few, hedgerows can prevent soil erosion, increase pollinators, shelter crops and livestock and even reduce the need to use pesticides on a farm Learn more about hedgerows on our website pontcymru.org/nature-friendly-farming-series-hedgerows #naturefriendlyfarmingseries #pontcymru #grazingisamazing #poriynrhagori #conservationgrazing #wildlife #conservation #forage #livestock #farmingwithwildlife #farmers #wales #cymru #nature #environment #biodiversity #farmingwithnature #hedgerows #naturefriendlyfarmingnetwork #hedgerowsforwildlife