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We are the Biodiversity Team at Ceredigion Nature Partnership

The Ceredigion Nature Partnership is a strategic collaboration of public agencies, local voluntary organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals working together to protect and radically enhance nature.

From Rhos pastures and ancient woodland to its rich coastline, Ceredigion has an amazing diversity of landscapes and wildlife; but they are precious, fragile, and under threat from a variety of environmental pressures.

Our aims

  • Engage communities & raise awareness of the benefits of a healthy natural environment

    Engage communities and raise awareness of the vital benefits that a healthy natural environment brings to people and the economy.
  • Work in partnership with individuals, conservationists and business

    Steer the collective work of individuals, conservationists and business to work in partnership to protect, improve, create and connect Ceredigion’s natural landscape.
  • Collaborate with the Public Service Board

    Collaborate with the Public Service Board and support other public bodies to protect and enhance nature across the county.
  • Maintain, restore & create habitats

    Work to maintain, restore and create habitats that are thriving with wildlife including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, plants, fungi and more.
  • Protect Ceredigion’s marine, intertidal, terrestrial and freshwater environments

    Ensure Ceredigion’s marine, intertidal, terrestrial and freshwater environments retain and regain good health.
  • Ensure nature recovery is at the heart of local decision making

    Make sure consideration for the environment and incorporating nature recovery objectives are put right at the heart of local decision-making.

Our structure

Ceredigion Nature Partnership is part of the Local Nature Partnership Cymru and hosted by Ceredigion County Council.

Our team

Our team is committed to improving nature in Ceredigion, working with a range of dedicated partners and engaged members of the public

Sarah Smyth
  • Job title:Interim Senior Ecologist
  • Interests:Mid-North Ceredigion. Woodlands, marine life, Otters and Hedgehogs, sea swimming and paddleboarding 🏊️
Gillian Clark
  • Job title:Biodiversity Coordinator
  • Interests:West Ceredigion. Oceans and seas, seals, reptiles… Heavy Metal 🤘
Norman Birch
  • Job title:Tree Officer
  • Interests:Dyffryn Aeron. Trees, arboriculture, woodland management, sustainable coppice restoration, working gundogs, self-sufficiency & regenerative agriculture, carpentry & traditional building techniques, politics, travel 🌳
Chris Harris
  • Job title:Biodiversity Assistant, Reserves Manager
  • Interests:Mid-North Ceredigion. 1000ft up, woodlands, wildlife, conservation, sport, history, family, healthy eating, travelling 🐿️
Fiona Moran
  • Job title:Biodiversity Assistant
  • Interests:North Ceredigion. Dyfi Biosphere, woodlands, ecology, community, nature connection, camping 🏕️
Jake Rayson
  • Job title:Biodiversity Assistant
  • Interests:South Ceredigion. Wood meadows, forest gardens, native plants, Open Source Software 🤓

Proud to work with our partners

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