Coedwig Gymunedol LONG WOOD Community Woodland
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Long
Wood Community Woodland, a community co-operative, was formed in 2003 by a
group of residents and representatives of the community councils in the
Lampeter area. Our
aims from the start have been to conserve the ancient woodland, replacing
conifers with local provenance broadleaf trees, and increase public awareness
and use of the woodland. We have a ten year agreement to manage Long Wood
jointly with Forestry Commission Wales. A
grant from Cydcoed Woods for All has enabled us to embark on a number of Long
Wood is the first Community Woodland in Wales to have felled and marketed
timber. This has provided employment for local people and a valuable source of
timber for use by local businesses. Selective
thinning and clear-felling some areas of conifer has opened up the woodland
and improved the view. We
hope to see more walkers, runners, horse riders and cyclists making full use
of this wonderful, natural resource.
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