The pilot at Fforest Fawr will focus on galvanising local stakeholders and communities to understand, and engage with, climate action relating to natural heritage.
Fforest Fawr Geopark is situated in the western half of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park and spans the transition between rural and agricultural mid Wales and the industrial valleys of south Wales. The geopark’s diverse landscapes, including heathland, valleys, forests, lakes, waterfalls, and caves, are appreciated for their openness and wilderness appeal. The geology tells the story of ancient climate change, mountain building and sea level changes.
‘Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark is a magnificent landscape created over millions of years, transformed during the ice age and shaped by people ever since. Now the precious natural environment and cultural legacy is under threat from climate breakdown. Bannau Brycheiniog National Park is delighted to be working with the UK National Commission for UNESCO to explore how the Geopark can adapt and become resilient.’
Catherine Mealing-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority
