Sands of Life Update
The current phase of work by Sands of Life at the Reserve is coming to a conclusion. Here are some of the latest photos.
Volunteer Suggestions and Sign Up
Kenfig Nature Reserve Volunteer Survey Having successfully engaged the services of a new Reserve Warden we are now in a position to begin the process of forming a Volunteer section at the Reserve to build upon the outstanding work of those who worked voluntarily whilst the reserve was managed by BCBC. At the heart of …
KNNR recieve a lifesaving gift
The Trustees of KNNR were delighted to announce the receipt of a defibrillator cabinet this week at the Reserve Centre. As Chair, I had the pleasure of speaking to Heather Protheroe to extend our thanks. Heather was keen to explain that the purchase and installation was a direct result of magnificent fund raising efforts by …
Car Park Guidance Update
In line with Welsh Government’s coronavirus measures, Kenfig Nature reserve will remain open for the duration of the lockdown. However, to keep all visitors safe, we will be making some changes for this period. As non-essential travel is not permitted, you should walk to Kenfig Reserve for exercise only. Access to our car park will …
Sands of Life Update 11th Feb 2021
The Trust is delighted to see the ongoing progress of the Sands of LIfe project at the Reserve. Sands of LIFE (SoLIFE) (LIFE17 NAT/UK/000023) is a major conservation project, led by NRW and supported by the EU LIFE fund, which will restore threatened sand dune sites across Wales. The project will run until December 2022.The …
KNNR Welcomes our new warden
The Trustees are delighted to welcome our new Reserve Warden , Mr Chris Jones. Currently a Community Ranger with Caerphilly CBC, Chris impressed the Trustees with his wide ranging experience which included fostering strong links with both rural and urban community groups, practical implementation work, managing contractors and volunteers and planning and delivering walks, talks …
Vital Sands of LIFE work to support Kenfig’s dunes: Update 2nd Feb 2021
The internationally important dunes at Kenfig are set to be given a timely boost as part of a major conservation project’s work to help revitalise sand dunes across Wales. The Sands of LIFE project, led by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), will soon start work to scrape areas within the dune slacks at Kenfig Nature Reserve …
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Vandalism at the Reserve
The Trust would like to thank Mr and Mrs Newns for their prompt action and reporting the vandalisim at the bird hide . This allowed Trustee, Mr John, to carry out repairs in a timely manner. (see below for photos) The Trust would urge any one witnessing acts of vandalism to report it to the …
Car Parking
The Trust has recieved conflicting requests for closure of the Car Parks, after clarification we have been assured that the Car Park can remain open. However , we request that visitors continue to follow Welsh Government guidance that exercise should begin and finish from home.