Pumlumon, which holds huge
carbon in its peat and rich in biodiversity, is one of the highest points of
the Cambrian mountain. It is the largest watershed in Wales. Eight rivers are
originated from the Pumlumon. However, this site has been facing various
threats in recent decades. Between 1950 and 1960 drainage to improve grazing
started and that is considered to be the main cause of biodiversity loss and
peat erosion. Excessive sheep grazing is also one of the major problems of this
area.
As a response, to minimize
consequences of excessive degradation of this huge landscape, the
Pumlumon
project was started in 2007. The aim of this project is to recreate key
habitats. These include:
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| Pumlumon view |
· Restoration of bogs by ditches blocking.
· Repairement
of hydrology of wetlands.
· Woodland planting.
· Fencing large areas of banks to create wildlife
corridors.
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| Drainage ditches |
· Wetlands
As a result of Pumlumon
project and hard efforts of authorities, the following positive outcomes are
observed:
· Ditch blocking helped to enhance water holding capacity
and raise water table.
· After 4 years of project implication and start of mix
grazing, the heather returned to species poor grassland.
As
a result of successful attempts till now, authorities are hoping for better
results in future to conserve this magnificent landscape.
