Erthygl Gwadd/GuestArticle – Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Natural Landscape
Join the Citizen’s Panel Today –
Residents, workers and visitors to the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley are being invited to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s most beautiful and distinctive landscapes in North Wales [1].
To begin with, members of the public can add their voice to what they think makes the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley special [2]. That information will be used to decide which parts of that nationally recognised landscape gets extra special attention and care.
Added to that, a limited number of people will be selected to take part in a Citizen’s Panel – made up of ordinary people who live, work and visit the landscape – to give focus for the National Landscape’s team and partners focus for the next five years [3].
“This is such an exciting project. We’re looking to get people involved to help shape how this treasured landscape is cared for and enhanced for future generations,” said David Shiel Area Manager Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape. “Whether you live in the area, work here, or are a visitor. Your voice matters.”
The Panel will discuss these three main themes:
- Nature and Land Use – including nature recovery, climate change and land management.
- Communities and Resilience – looking at services, housing, employment, and transport.
- Enjoyment and Wellbeing – including tourism, recreation and what kind of visitor economy best suits the area.
To sign up click on the link
The deadline to sign up is the 31 July 2025.
David Shiel went on to say, “The purpose of a National Landscape is to conserve and enhance natural beauty of the landscape. But that’s not the full story. It must also support thriving communities, resilient nature, and sustainable tourism. To do that well, we need to hear directly from the people who know and love the area best.”
FURTHER INFORMATION
[1] What Makes the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley So Special?
Stretching from the coastal slopes of Prestatyn Hillside in the north to the remote Berwyn Mountains and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal in the south, this National Landscape covers 390 square kilometres of hills, moorland, farmland, cliffs, and river valleys.
It’s a place of contrast and beauty – from the Iron Age hillforts of the heather-clad Clwydian Range to the striking limestone escarpment of Eglwyseg, and the rolling moors of Llandegla. But it’s also a living, working landscape – home to communities, businesses, and much-loved by visitors.
The National Landscape lies within parts of the counties of Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. It falls to these three local authorities to ensure the good management of the National Landscape through the Joint Committee and the Partnership Group.
[2] Respondents can click on this link to add their views on what makes the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley So Special.
Hardcopies of the questionnaire will be left at Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape Offices in Loggerheads.
[3] 15 people from a range of backgrounds, ages, and interests will be invited to join the Citizen’s Panel. They can be:
• A local resident or someone who works in the area.
• A regular visitor who values the landscape.
• Someone with an interest in farming, tourism, conservation, heritage, access, health or community life.
Anyone who is interested can sign up and express their interest in joining the Citizen’s Panel by completing the following LINK.
Or visiting at Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape Offices in Loggerheads.
Successful applicants will be notified in August 2025.
To sign up or find out more CLICK HERE.
