Neath Port Talbot now has a clearer picture of its bats than ever before. Glamorgan Bat Group have put together the first Glamorgan Bat Atlas, which brings together years of records for Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, giving conservationists, recorders, planners, land managers and local nature groups a stronger base for understanding where bats have been found, where records are scarce, and where future survey work could make the biggest difference. For Neath Port Talbot, the

Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership has updated its Nature Recovery Actions for 2026, with support from Catrin Evans Consultancy. The updated actions set out practical priorities for protecting and restoring nature across the county. These include restoring peatlands, ponds, rivers and species-rich grasslands; strengthening woodland, hedgerow and coastal habitat networks; supporting swift, water vole and rare plant recovery; reducing pollution and invasive species; and

The West Glamorgan Flora website is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in the wild plants, fungi, bryophytes, and lichens of West Glamorgan (covering Neath Port Talbot and Swansea). Created by the Chair of NPT LNP Dr Charles Hipkin alongside Barry Stewart of Celtic Wildflowers , the site brings together detailed species information, photographs, and distribution maps, making it easy to explore the rich biodiversity of the area. Visitors can search by species name or

We’re excited to unveil the new logo for the Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership ! This design reflects the unique character of our county—where industrial heritage meets natural beauty. The logo brings together elements of our rich history and the vibrant landscapes we work to protect, symbolizing the harmony between people, wildlife, and place. Our aim was to create a visual identity that celebrates both the resilience of nature and the community’s commitment to cons

We had a fantastic time at the Nature Unearthed event on Sunday 13 July 2025 , at the stunning Margam Country Park . The weather...

Visitors to Gnoll Country Park may have noticed the transformation of a wetland area of the park. Over the last 15 years, the ponds that...

In the UK, we have 18 native species of bat and at Margam Park, we are fortunate enough to have 14 species. Margam Castle is one of the...

We asked pupils from Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School their thoughts about nature in the county. This is what they had to say. Find out...

We were overwhelmed by the support for the launch of ‘The State of Nature and Nature Recovery Action Plan for Neath Port Talbot’ at the...