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Commonwealth NGOs
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 Coed Cymru
The Old Sawmill
Tregynon, Nr Newtown
Powys SY16 3PL
U.K.
Email: coedcymru@coedcymru.org.uk
Website: www.coedcymru.org.uk
Type: NGO
Scope: local
Interest in Forestry: central
Description
Coed Cymru began as a campaigning body to heighten awareness of native woodlands, particularly among
the farming community who own most of these woodlands. In 1986 a network of woodland
advisors was established, based in County Council and National Park offices. The Coed Cymru Central
office at Tregynon provides the communication, technical and administrative support necessary
to maintain the cohesion of the organisation.
Four clear roles have emerged for Coed Cymru:
- As a provider of free and impartial help, advice and training;
- To promote co-operation between woodland owners, woodland contractors and timber users
- To develop hardwood timber products and markets to ensure that broadleaf woodlands have a firm economic
base which will ensure their continued management.
- To be an advocate for broadleaf woodland in Wales and to act as a catalyst to bring about environmental,
economic and social benefits through sustainable woodland management.
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