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.
5 hours ago by pontcymru Angharad the Highland Cow, this weeks' #GrazeroftheWeek , grazes at Coity Wallia Commons Biodiversity Enhancement Project Part of the herd from Woolies, Wellies & Wine Angharad is a 4 year old heifer. Angharad and her herd are grazing areas of lowland acidic heath and grassland. They manage for invasive molinia grass, rush and gorse. Read more at pontcymru.org/grazer-of-the-week-23rd-august-angharad-highland (link in bio) #conservationgrazing #conservationgrazing #grazingisamazing #poriynrhagori #pontcymru #livestock #livestockgrazing #pasturefed #pasturefedmeat #farmingwithwildlife #farmingwithnature #naturefriendlyfarmingnetwork #naturefriendlyfarming #wildlifefriendlyfarming #conservationfarming #sustainablefarming #welshfarming #welshfarmers #farming #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #agricology #cowsofinstagram #nativebreed #pasturefed #herd #highlandcattle
2 days ago by pontcymru The scythe is a tool that is currently seeing a resurgence in Britain. Unlike the mower or strimmer, it produces no noise, vibration or smoke and is a pleasure to use. Plants can cut down hardy plants such as bramble, bracken, nettles and saplings as well as grasses, lawns and wild meadows. You have the opportunity to learn how to use it at special training sessions with Cwlwm Seiriol taking place in Llanddona on the 20th of August and Llangoed on the 27th of August. There are only 10 places for each session. Book a place by email: cwlwmseiriol @mentermon .com Mae'r
4 days ago by pontcymru Pwy arall sy’n edrych ymlaen at Wŷl y banc dydd Llun wythnos nesaf? Dewch draw i’r diwrnod agored ar fferm Cwrt yn Aberdaron, wedi ei gynnal gan Bartneriaeth Tir a Môr Llŷn ac @ntwales Dewch draw i ddarganfod sut mae ffermio yn medru bod o fudd i natur Who else is looking forward to bank holiday Monday next week? Come along to the Farm Open Day at Cwrt Farm Aberdaron, hosted by the Tir a Môr Llyn – Land and Sea Partnership and @ntwales Come along and learn how farming can benefit nature https://www.facebook.com/events/367878260574418/ (link in bio) #grazingisamazing #poriynrhagori #pontcymru
7 days ago by pontcymru This weeks' #GrazeroftheWeek is Hywel the Hereford. Hywel is part of an ambitious habitat restoration project from @gwentwildlifetrust . Wyeswood Common is 42 hectares of dairy pasture, which was bought by the Trust in 2008. The Trust has now embarked on a long term project to restore relatively species-poor pasture to species-rich hay meadows. The traditional herd of Hereford steers are a conservation grazing herd, grazing year round on pasture or aftermath grazing hay cuts to help species diversity increase year on year. Read more about this on our website grazer-of-the-week-2nd-august-hywel-the-hereford (link in bio) #poriynrhagori #grazingisamazing #pontcymru #hereford #herefordsteers #herefordcattle #herefordcattleofwales
1 week ago by pontcymru “City farms are absolutely essential. They empower vulnerable people to get outside, change their own lives and improve and manage their health better. “What we hear over and over again is that it is the chance to give back to their community, rather than passively receiving treatment, which has the biggest impact on confidence and self-esteem.” Community farms are sadly under threat from lack of funding. Read more here http://ow.ly/7s1v50vr9qx (link in bio) #communityfarm #cityfarm #theguardian #farming #healthandwellbeing #farm #farmlife #mentalhealth #community #cityfarms #swanseacommunityfarm #cwmbranfarm #wales #cymru #welshfarming #welshfarmers #farmers Photo by: Kenji Thuloweit
2 weeks ago by pontcymru We think anyone who has ever owned or spent time with a goat will already know this! #goatsareamazing “Our results provide strong evidence for complex communication directed at humans in a species that was domesticated primarily for agricultural production, and show similarities with animals bred to become pets or working animals, such as dogs and horses.” http://ow.ly/ebzG50vfF4l (link in bio) #grazingisamazing #poriynrhagori #pontcymru #conservationgrazing #goats #goatsofinstagram #agriculture #animalintelligence #intelligentanimals #animalsareamazing #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #farmingwithnature #conservationfarming #farmingwithwildlife #farmwilder #naturefriendlyfarmingnetwork #naturefriendlyfarming #grazers #browsers #goatfarmer