Ty Gwyn and Tyn-y-Maes Farms, Nant Francon

Acquisition of two farms - Ty Gwyn and Tyn-y-Maes, comprising 477 acres in the Nant Ffrancon area of Snowdonia National Park. . Includes valley bottom land including areas of wet heath, important peat bogs while the upper slopes include areas of sub-montane heath with extensive areas of heather. There is a small area of coniferous woodland, which is gradually being converted to broadleaf woodland. The field boundaries are mainly traditional dry stone walls and slate pillar fences, which are being restored by both the agricultural tenant and the NT
Region
Wales
Grant awarded
£100,000
Year awarded