Bryn Ifan Appeal

Bryn Ifan Appeal

£92,929 raised
Bryn Ifan is a rare opportunity to restore nature and provide wider benefits for the local economy and communities.

A vision for the future

Working in partnership with local farmers and communities, North Wales Wildlife Trust intends to restore nature at  Bryn Ifan – 450 acres near Clynnog Fawr – for the benefit of people and wildlife.

The acquisition and ongoing management of Bryn Ifan has been and will be funded through a wide range of sources, including a generous donation from Aviva which will enable us to restore Celtic rainforest to the slopes of Bwlch Mawr. Our successful appeal has raised over £75,000 but we will need your continued support to raise funds to help nature recover at this special place.

In Wales, wildlife has been declining and now 17% of species are at risk of extinction. Together, we can restore habitats for rare butterflies, birds, ferns and flowers whilst supporting  sustainable and regenerative farming.

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Bryn Ifan today ...

 A close up of a butterfly with orange wings with a distinctive pattern of black lines and spots. Sat on  a plant with it's wings spread wide.

Small Pearl bordered Fritillary © Chris Lawrence

Thanks to the sympathetic care of the previous owners, Bryn Ifan is in good shape and some rare species can already be found here.  However, the hillside of Bwlch Mawr  needs restoring to woodland,  and the lower fields have great potential to attract a wider variety of wildlife.

... and tomorrow

Grasshopper warbler singing from a bramble

© Richard Steel/2020VISION

Under our care, the future for Bryn Ifan is bright. We’ll support  regenerative farming that will help nature; enhance internationally important wetland and plant native woodland on the upland ffridd where it would have grown naturally years ago.

We’ll also share the benefits amongst the wider community by working closely with local landowners, graziers and contractors – including a mutually beneficial partnership with neighbouring Henbant Permaculture farm.