Local Nature Reserves

What are Local Nature Reserves? 

There are many green spaces scattered across the county which support a diversity of habitats and species. The importance of these, not only for wildlife but also for the local community has now been recognised in their designation as Local Nature Reserves (LNRs), which are a protected areas of land and may include a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) and/or Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The Borough now has 12 Local Nature Reserves including Silent Valley which was the first site to be designated in 1998. The Council aims to continue working with the community to manage each Local Nature Reserve for the benefit of the local people, wildlife and promote ecosystem resilience.

Blaenau Gwent’s Local Nature Reserves

• Cwmtillery Lakes
• Parc Nant Y Waun
• Beaufort Hills
• Parc Bryn Bach
• Sirhowy Woodlands
• Silent Valley
• Six Bells
• Trevor Rowson
• Cwmcelyn Ponds
• Roseheyworth Woodlands
• Garden City

Natural Environment
Email Address: Nadine.morgan@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk or Rebecca.ward@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Sheryl.Beck@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

James.Jones@blaenau-gwent.go.uk