Through the Natur am Byth! programme, the Llŷn ac Ynys Môn project focuses on protecting some of Wales’s most threatened species across the unique landscapes of Llŷn Peninsula and Anglesey. These regions feature 200 miles of hard and soft cliffs, saltmarshes, sand dunes, grasslands, and heathlands, all fed by a network of wetlands, including internationally important fens.
Traditional land management practices once supported these habitats, but changes in land use and reduced management now threaten many species.
Led by RSPB Cymru, the project works to improve habitats and raise awareness for 17 target species, including the Red-billed Chough, Six-spotted Cranefly, and the Large Mason Bee. Conservation efforts aim to restore and manage 100 hectares of habitat by reintroducing grazing, managing heathland and grassland, and controlling invasive species.
Tourism and livestock farming are key to north-west Wales, supporting many families across the region. Grazing, vital for many species, needs careful management.
The project will create and restore microhabitats, working with landowners and tenants, and will boost small populations of Juniper, Spotted Rock-rose, Geyer’s Whorl Snail, and Shore Dock through translocation.