
Friends of the Gwent Levels
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Friends of the Gwent Levels
@GwentLevels
Campaign group to protect the Gwent Levels #Biodiversity #Wales #Wetlands


























My column in today’s @southwalesargus and making sure the protection of the Gwent Levels remains a priority for Welsh Government ⤵️ southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24304623.… @GwentLevels @GwentWildlife @WGClimateChange @StopCYPerthi @ourlivinglevels

🌿🌊Wetlands provide crucial ecosystem services, combat flooding, & support high #biodiversity! 🦆 But they're disappearing fast: over 85% of the world's wetlands have already been lost.🐸 📷Explore 5 key facts about these ecosystems with @IPBES infographic! ⬇️

Today in FMQ's I highlighted the value of the Gwent levels for biodiversity in Wales. This is a unique and iconic area in part due to the SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) which are rich in nature and include wildlife such as the Water Vole and Shrill Carder bee.











