by paulgadd | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog
At Longwood Community Woodland, we’re passionate about creating a welcoming space where people, wildlife, and nature can flourish together. From maintaining trails to running community projects, every step we take is about ensuring this woodland continues to be a...
by paulgadd | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog
For decades, tree plantations have been used as a quick way to reforest cleared land. Rows of fast-growing species—like pine or spruce—were planted for timber, pulp, or carbon offset projects. While these monocultures may look green from a distance, they lack the...
by paulgadd | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog
Latest YouTube video showing route from Lampeter to our visitor centre If you’re planning your first visit to Longwood Community Woodland, this short video will guide you along the drive up to the site. Starting from the road outside Lampeter in the Teifi Valley, it...
by paulgadd | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog
Did you know that Longwood was a temperate rainforest? Also known as Atlantic or Celtic rainforest, this special habitat is incredibly rare. In fact, it’s thought to be more threatened than tropical rainforest. Its lush conditions are perfect for scarce plants,...
by paulgadd | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog
A study tracking the movements of dogs in protected lowland heaths in South-East England has found that those walked off-lead cause 20% more disturbance by area than those walked on the lead, potentially threatening rare ground nesting birds. The findings were...
