Bridgend County Borough's newest local nature reserve has been
officially designated.
Situated in the centre of a highly developed part of Brackla,
Tremains Wood is a popular and well-used area of ancient
semi-natural woodland that is several hundred years old.
The area appears on maps dating back to 1799 and 1875 and is home
to trees such as Ash, Oak, Elm and Field Maple, fungi such as King
Alfred's Cake and ancient woodland indicator plants including
Cuckoo Pint, Dog's Mercury, Enchanter's Nightshade and Yellow
Archangel.
Listed in the Ancient Woodland Inventory for Glamorgan, Tremains
Wood is situated close to three local schools and is regularly used
for educational purposes.
Managed by the council's Countryside Team, work will be carried
out to enhance the reserve and create better access for leisure and
educational use. The Countryside team will seek to work closely
with Brackla Community Council and local community in managing the
woodland including woodland management and litter picking. Through
this work it is hoped that there will be a greater appreciation of
Tremains Wood and its importance as a green lung for the Brackla
area and wildlife
The team will also be able to monitor the effects of climate
change on the wood and carry out research to help the reserve meet
any future challenges.
Councillor John Spanswick, Cabinet Member for Communities, said:
"Tremains Wood is a much-loved local amenity and is well used by
the residents of Brackla and beyond. Its new status as a local
nature reserve will ensure its future and allow it to be enjoyed by
many generations to come."
Ends - for more information, contact Media and External
Communications Officer Liam Ronan on (01656) 643217. Email:
liam.ronan@bridgend.gov.uk Website: www.bridgend.gov.uk