A Petiton For Action: Bonus Blog: The Petition That Planted A Seed – Rewilding Pont-Y-Pandy Begins Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome back again Sometimes, change doesn’t start with thunder or spectacle but with quiet, determined footsteps through woodlands. Over the years, I’ve walked those trails in Pont-Y-Pandy more times than I can count. Watched bramble reclaim forgotten paths. Watched syringes sparkle in ditches where there should’ve been snowdrops. And every time I returned, the land spoke a little louder. Not in words, no but in need. It was 2019 when I first made the call to action public. Not a political outcry or polished press release, just a straightforward message carried from the woodland floor to the digital commons: let us rewild. And so, with little more than a local's heart and a lifetime's worth of learning, I launched a petition to give permission official permission to rewild Pont-Y-Pandy Woodlands. Click here to read and support the petition This wasn’t just about pla

The Leap Into The Unknown. The Journey So Far Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back and today we explore more into the journey so far, In the early days, my path was one of quiet observation and gentle steps. I chronicled the whispers of the woods, the silent encroachments of neglect, and the subtle signs of imbalance. Each blog post served as a stepping stone, guiding me deeper into understanding the delicate harmony of Pont-Y-Pandy Woodlands. From the initial stirrings of concern to the realization of a community's potential, The narrative has been one of awakening and preparation since our starting point of this blog. As time flowed, it became evident that observation alone would not suffice. The woodland's cries grew louder, echoed by the community's rising unease. I reached out, extending hands to local organizations and the council. The woods, once a haven, had become a site of desecration, burnt waste and discarded needles marring its sanctity. My appeals found resonance. local poli