2016 Press Releases
Garden Improvements at Llanegryn
14 December 2016
Residents of a housing estate in Llanegryn will see considerable changes in front of their houses during the coming months, thanks to the work of Cartrefi Cymunedol Gwynedd and Snowdonia National Park Authority.
Heritage Lottery Fund support for ambitious Carneddau project
5 November 2016
A £1.92m grant to the Carneddau Landscape Partnership has been given initial approval by the Heritage Lottery Fund through its Landscape Partnership programme, it was announced today.
New scheme to boost growing trees in Snowdonia
18 October 2016
A new grant is available to landowners who wish to plant parkland trees within the boundaries of Snowdonia National Park.
Largest Trees in the UK discovered at Plas Tan y Bwlch.
12 October 2016
Following a recent survey by the Tree Register of the British Isles (TROBI) it has been confirmed that some of the biggest trees in Britain are growing in the grounds and gardens of Plas Tan y Bwlch in Maentwrog, Snowdonia.
16 September 2016
With a fortnight left to vote for Wales’ Best Place, Snowdonia National Park Authority is calling on everyone to vote for Snowdonia.
Eradicating Japanese Knotweed from the Dolgellau area
15 September 2016
Within the next few weeks, Snowdonia National Park Authority officers will proceed to control the invasive and destructive plant, Japanese knotweed, in the Dolgellau area.
Celebrating National Parks Week in Snowdonia
19 July 2016
As part of National Park Week in the UK, a number of events have been organised in Snowdonia National Park.
NOW OPEN: AWARDS FOR VOLUNTEERS
18 July 2016
The UK's National Parks are now accepting nominations for their UK National Parks Volunteer Awards.
8 July 2016
Staff from the North Wales Wildlife Trust and the Park Authority have been busy working with volunteers from the Snowdonia Society to clear the Himalayan balsam in Nant Eglwysarn.
15 April 2016
The interesting and unusual discussion at Snowdonia National Park Authority’s Planning Committee this week encouraged Officers and Members to consider the origin of place names in the Park. In particular, which form is correct, Cadair Idris or Cader Idris?
Severe Criticism by Planning Inspector.
15 April 2016
An Inspector from the Welsh Government’s Planning Inspectorate has rejected two appeals by the owner of an old cottage in Llanuwchllyn near Bala.
23 March 2016
With weather forecasters predicting changeable weather over Easter, Snowdonia National Park Authority is looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world over the coming weeks.
Thousands of Pounds of Unnecessary Damage on Snowdon
22 March 2014
Officers from Snowdonia National Park Authority are disappointed and saddened by the damage made over the weekend to a digger machine on one of Wales’ busiest footpaths.
14 March 2016
With the help of the British Mountaineering Council’s campaign, Mend Our Mountains, which begins today, there is hope that an essential section of the Watkin Path leading to the summit of Snowdon, will be repaired at last.
Prepare for the Challenge…..NOW!
12 February 2016
Snowdonia National Park Wardens are encouraging walkers and organizers of the Three Peaks Challenge to register for the Challenge now!
Determining Savings of £423,000
10 February 2016
At Snowdonia National Park Authority’s meeting at Plas Tan y Bwlch today, Members gave their approval on the steps to be taken in response to a 5% reduction in grant from the Welsh Government.
3 February 2016
Snowdonia National Park Wardens are appealing to walkers to stop moving stones and building cairns on the mountains.
Changing Winter Conditions Take Walkers By Surprise.
2 January 2016
After a recent cold snap, Snowdonia National Park Wardens wish to remind those thinking of going out walking on the mountains, to check the weather before setting off.
