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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by pontcymru 3 days ago
@WorkingForWaders are looking for farmers to help pilot a new wader breeding survey this spring, following the progress of birds as they return and settle down to breed - please let them know if you'd like to lend a hand http://ow.ly/oDRt30qsBu6 (link in bio) @nffnuk #GrazingisAmazing #PoriynRhagori #PONTCymru #workingforwaders #waders #wadingbirds #naturefriendlyfarming #naturefriendlyfarmingnetwork- by pontcymru 7 days ago
RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE DURING LOCKDOWN The farming community is under added strain from misuse of farmland as playgrounds, parks and even BBQ sites during lockdown (NNFU Cymru. We have received reports of misuse of footpaths through farmland with little regard shown for social distancing. Our farmers are working hard to feed the country and do not need the added pressure now. We will only get through this crisis period by working together and staying at home. Please show consideration for the farming community during this time. Use footpaths in a respectful manner and respect social distancing rules. Diolch - by pontcymru 1 week ago
Contact @nffnuk it you are a farmer needing support to deal with COVID-19. We are all in this together. #cov ıd19 #covid_19 #farming #farmingforthepeople #naturefriendlyfarmingnetwork - by pontcymru 1 week ago
We are sending a huge message of thanks and support to our farmers in this worrying time. They are still out there working hard to feed our nation, often despite being ill themselves or with restraints caused by the current situation. Diolch yn fawr. Thank you all, we are behind you every step of the way. #welshfarmers #farming #farmingwales #thankyou - by pontcymru 2 weeks ago
''Grazing animals help remove “fuel” from the forest floor and create natural breaks in woodland. ... People involved in EU land use policy are starting to recognise the importance of farming and forestry: agroecology and agroforestry have been identified as key sustainable agricultural practices in the European Green Deal, which commits at least 40% of the common agricultural policy budget to climate action. ... “In terms of agroforestry I think there’s an increasing appetite for integrated land management. In the context of Brexit there are more opportunities for it, too, which will also improve biodiversity, carbon storage, windbreaks and reduce - by pontcymru 2 weeks ago
This month #GrazieroftheMonth are Sorcha and Brian Lewis. Sorcha and Brian ( @farming .foto) farm in the Heart of the Elan Valley and graze their stunning wildflower meadows with welsh mountain sheep and hereford cattle. The farm supports a huge list of species, including small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, globeflower, meadow thistle, greater butterfly orchid, wood bitter vetch, wild mountain pansy, cuckoos, curlew and Welsh clearwing moth. ''The cattle and sheep are such useful management tools on the ground and though stock can get much flack for the damage they can do when in the wrong place at the wrong time, they