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The current unitary authority was created on April 1, 1996 as a successor to the district of Monmouth along with the Llanelly community from Blaenau Gwent, both of which were districts of Gwent. The eastern and southern boundaries of the historic county and the current principal area are the same, along the River Wye and Severn estuary; however, the western two-fifths of the historic county are now administered by the other unitary authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Caerphilly and Newport. The new county has some contrasting habitats from the hills in the north to the farmland and woodlands of the Wye Valley and large reservoirs. |
Black Mountains
Satellite ViewThe Black Mountains in the north are completely rural. Turbulent rocky streams, small pastures, patches of alder, ash and oak woodland. The slopes (ffridd) between the enclosed farmland and the open moor are rough grassland with bracken and scattered hawthorns and rowan. The plateaux support heather and bilberry, moor-land and peat bogs. Rocky crags and cliffs, and disused quarries are also present.
Chepstow Park Wood
Satellite ViewChepstow Park Wood, at the right times of the year, has crossbill, nightjar, woodcock, redpoll, siskin. Goshawk can be seen in various locations, as can hobby.
Llandegfedd Reservoir
Satellite ViewLlandegfedd Reservoir is more important for wintering wildfowl. There is sailing on part of the lake in the summer. Again, many good spots are too small, and too numerous to list.
The Wye Valley
The Wye Valley is a region in itself, with steep, wood-clad slopes, and is a Mecca for botanists. Symonds Yat viewing point is a well-known for Peregrine.Ruth Brown
Chris Jones
22 Walnut Drive, Caerleon, Newport, Gwent NP6 1SB
01633 423439
countyrecorder@gwentbirds.org.uk
Birds of Gwent
by Andrew Baker Helm 2007ISBN: 0713676337
Buy this book from NHBS.com
Gwent Bird Report
...available from Jerry Lewis, Y Bwthyn Gwyn, Coldbrooke, Abergavenny NP7 9TDAbergavenny RSPB Wildlife Explorers
WebsiteThe group is for Children with an interest in wildlife, and the environment. They meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Address: Ty'r Morwydd Enviromental Studies Centre, Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire - 01873 832072
Gwent Ornithological Society
WebsiteSecretary - Trevor Russell - The Pines, Highfield Road, Monmouthshire NP5 3HP 01600 716266
Gwent Wildlife Trust
WebsiteGwent covers the lower Wye and Usk river valleys and the Severn Estuary in South East Wales. In the last fifty years Gwent has lost two thirds of its ancient woodland and the lowlands surrounding the Severn Estuary are threatened by industrial development...
Chepstow Park Wood
WebsiteSatellite View
Chepstow Park Wood, located immediately south of the village towards Itton, is an extensive area of mixed woodland owned and managed by the Forestry Commission[5], popular with walkers. It was established as a hunting forest around 1280 by Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk, the lord of Striguil or Chepstow Castle...
Monmouthshire Cottage
AccommodationA charming detached cottage sleeping up to 4 people in glorious countryside and set in a delightful private cottage garden yet only 3 miles from the lively town of Chepstow, described as the true gateway to Wales. A rural retreat without being isolated...
Park Cottage
AccommodationAt Park cottage we offer a great welcome, good food and stylish accommodation in our guestroom. But, we are also keen to minimise our environmental impact. Hot water and heating are through a ground source heat pump, and during winter the wood burner is fired up for a cosy atmosphere. In addition our food is locally sourced, including free-range meat from a local butcher and eggs from our own pure breed chickens...
Parva Farmhouse Riverside Guesthouse & Restaurant
AccommodationParva is a 17th Century former farmhouse idylically set just 50 metres from the banks of the River Wye, next door to the medieval St. MichaelÆs Church and less than a mile from the historic Tintern Abbey. This small, friendly, guesthouse oozes olde worlde character and comfort in an informal atmosphere where you can relax and put the pressures of your daily routines on hold while you enjoy our hospitality and the surrounding countryside...
Valley Naturalist
BlogValley Naturalist is a new blog documenting my activities as an amateur naturalist in the south Wales valleys and beyond. From the wetlands and waterbodies of the Heads of the Valleys, the post industrial habitats of the coalfield area to the coastal lowlands and reservoirs of Monmouthshire (vc35), this blog will promote the recording, photographing and study of the rich natural history of a hitherto neglected and undervalued biodiversity resource. In doing so it aims to champion 'local patching' as an important contribution to nature conservation encouraging others to visit and record the wildlife of this area of Wales...
Monmouthshire Meadows
WebsiteAim - To conserve and enhance the landscape by enabling members to maintain, manage and restore their semi-natural grasslands and associated features...
Photographer - Chris Thomas - British Bird Photography
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This site was last updated on Monday, 29th April 2013.