Calls for red squirrel visitor centre.CALLS have been made to set up a visitor centre at Newborough forest Newborough Forest is a forest to the west of Newborough on Anglesey in North Wales. It is one of the most important red squirrel conservation sites in the United Kingdom. to promote the conservation of the red squirrel population. Dr Craig Shuttleworth, the Red Squirrel project officer, has joined with Plaid Westminster candidate for Anglesey Dylan Rees to make the appeal Mr Rees said: "After 12 years of dedicated work by the project team Newborough forest has now been established as a stronghold for the red squirrel. I believe that there is the opportunity for the Red Squirrel Project, Forestry Commission The Forestry Commission (established in 1919) is a non-ministerial Government Department responsible for forestry in Great Britain. Its mission is to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment. Wales, Countryside Council for Wales The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW; Welsh: Cyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru (CCGC)) is an Assembly Sponsored Public Body. It is the Welsh Assembly Government's wildlife conservation authority for Wales. , Anglesey County Council and Menter Mn to work in partnership with local organisations to secure the necessary funding and make this a viable proposition." Dr Shuttleworth said: A visitor centre would not only offer local jobs but also a wonderful opportunity for Anglesey to showcase the natural environment. CAPTION(S): Dr Craig Shuttleworth |
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