NEATH PORT TALBOT
LOCAL NATURE PARTNERSHIP

Conserving, protecting and enhancing the nature of

Neath Port Talbot in South Wales

Read a pdf of the State of Nature of NPT

NPT Local Nature Partnership

Conserving, protecting and enhancing the nature of Neath Port Talbot

We achieve our aims by creating partnerships between people that protect and care for nature in NPT, gathering information on the conservation of species and habitats in NPT, supporting the development of projects that are contributing to the aims of the Partnership, developing new projects to address local priorities and providing an advisory function on the subject of the state of nature and nature recovery in NPT.

Basil Thyme Clinopodium acinos Charles Hipkin

THE STATE OF NATURE IN NPT

An assessment of the State of Nature of our county has revealed that nature in NPT is in trouble and at risk from threats such as climate change and development. Urgent actions are required to improve the resilience of NPT’s biodiversity, in particular the coastal, heathland and moorland and semi-natural grassland habitats.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Nature conservation begins at home and there are steps we can all take, wherever or whoever we are, to help preserve the natural heritage of NPT.

Our Nature Recovery Action Plan

An assessment of the state of nature in NPT is the first step towards achieving a sustainable, healthy environment, which will provide all of us and future generations of NPT with an inspiring place to live. The actions that are suggested on this website are our road map to this; our Nature Recovery Action Plan.

NPT nature in numbers

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)

950

Hectares of protected land

Section 7 Species

UK Red Listed breeding birds

Upcoming Events

Sun, 12 May
Margam Moors Field Trip with Gower Ornithological Society
Neath Port Talbot
RSVP
12 May 2024, 08:00 – 12:00
Neath Port Talbot, Margam Moors, UK
A three hour (estimated) walk around Margam Moors starting at 08:00 and covering 3-4 miles. Target species will be reed, sedge, grasshopper and Cetti’s warblers, whitethroat, reed bunting, cuckoo and water rail, as well as common waterfowl. We will cover grazing marsh, estuarine and inshore marine
Tue, 21 May
Greening under the M4 - engagement event
Port Talbot
Multiple Dates
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21 May 2024, 13:00 – 15:00
Port Talbot, Civic Centre, Port Talbot SA13 1PJ, UK
The Wildlife Team at Neath Port Talbot Council has secured funding to bring more nature into Port Talbot's urban area. Thanks to support from the Local Places for Nature scheme, which is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Welsh Government, we're making it happen.
Wed, 22 May
Nature Walk - Swansea Canal - Bat Walk
Cilmaengwyn
RSVP
22 May 2024, 19:30 – 21:00
Cilmaengwyn, Cilmaengwyn, Swansea SA8 4QL, UK
Join our nature walk so you can be in nature, understand it better and love your local area more. We will get to know the ecology of the site better, understand the importance of the water and watching/listening to bats. We will also get to know the site's heritage better.
Tue, 28 May
Aberavon Bat Walk
Port Talbot
RSVP
28 May 2024, 20:00 – 21:00
Port Talbot, Aberavon, Port Talbot, UK
Sat, 15 Jun
Nightjar Walk with Gower Ornithological Society
Resolven
RSVP
15 Jun 2024, 20:30 – 22:30
Resolven, Resolven, UK
A gentle walk into the forestry to watch and listen for nightjar. Other species that have the potential to be present include goshawk, crossbill, lesser redpoll, siskin, grasshopper warbler and a range of more widespread species. More information here https://www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/nightjar-wal
Sat, 29 Jun
Meadow Explore at Wern Ddu Uchaf Farm Hay Meadows
Bryncoch
RSVP
29 Jun 2024, 10:30 – 12:30
Bryncoch, Bryncoch, Neath SA10, UK
Join the VOG, NPT and Bridgend Meadows Group and Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership for an explore around the beautiful meadows at Wern Ddu Uchaf Farm.
Fri, 16 Aug
International Bat Night at Margam Country Park
Port Talbot
Details
16 Aug 2024, 20:00 – 22:30
Port Talbot, Port Talbot SA13 2TJ, UK
Join the NPT for Nature group for an evening walk to look for the bats of Margam Country Park. Spaces strictly limited, so please be sure to book a ticket for every person who will be coming along with you.