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Newborough Anglesey Wales
Newborough Forest is located in the south west of
Anglesey, North Wales. This pine forest found on the edge of Llanddwyn
Beach is an important red squirrel conservation site. Inside the forest
visitors can find three trails leading to several bird hides and a lake.
Parking is available and there are toilets nearby. There is a road cut
through the forest giving access to Llanddwyn Island and Newborough
Beach. Dogs are allowed in Newborough Forest. <br><br>
The special nature of the area was formed in the 13th century when
violent storms buried the farming region under a blanket of sand thus
forming the dune area now known as Newborough Warren. Afforestation
began after the second world war but concerns were raised in the late
20th Century about the damage being caused to the environment by the
forest, particularly that the water levels within the Forest and within
the neighbouring Warren were falling, with the result that winter
flooding was not to the same depth and that dune slack pools were drying
out sooner. <br><br> Proposals were put forward to fell large areas of
the forest. Following consultation with locals however it seems that any
plans to cut back the forest have been abandoned (as of 2008). "Today
and in the forseeable future people will continue to enjoy the beauty
and tranquillity of the forest and the scope it offers for recreation in
all weather conditions, with sheltered and open areas and walks; the
mountain vistas, the character of the pine forest, the proximity and
contrast of the dunes, sea and forest, the varied wildlife and geology
and the large area available for public access, with many walks and
paths." Indeed following the consultation access has been improved for
horse riding, walking, and the disabled. There is to be limited access
for mountain biking and sports that may cause disruption to others such
as sand kite buggies, and restrictions on all types of powered vehicles.
<br><br>(2009) The Newborough Forest story continues and as of July
2009 it seems that the Welsh Assembly has stepped in and has ordered the
felling of 60 acres of the forest. Conservationists are protesting
that it will damage the red squirrel population. Other conservationists
argue that the felling of the forest will protect the dune landscape,
and argue that the forest when originally planted was planted as a crop
by the Forestry Commission as in other parts of Wales and as such it
would be expected to harvest the crop at some time.<br><br>
Many locals disagree and want to protect the status quo. [I personally
like both the sand dunes, the forest, and the red squirrels, and I am
keeping out of this argument! Editor]
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