SMS (Sustainable Management Scheme) Amaethwyr Mawddwy was a circa £600,000 project funded through the Welsh Government and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The project was delivered by Eryri National Park Authority and worked with five landowners. Located in the South of the National Park in the Mawddwy Valley.
Project aims
The projects main objectives were to improve biodiversity and habitat connectivity through extensive hedge and small woodland planting, and restore peatlands to improve carbon and water storage.
In addition, the project co-operated with small local organisations and the local college to promote and improve footpaths.
The project worked along-side the Snowdonia society to host volunteer events in quieter less known corners of the National Park.
Project Partners
- Eryri National Park Authority
- Amaethwyr Mawddwy
- Snowdonia Society
- Cwmni Nod Glas
- Coleg Meirion Dwyfor
- National Trust
