This is a fantastic FREE opportunity to observe the Snowdon Shepherds at work. It's a fairly new initiative by the National Trust that by combining traditional shepherding skills with current conservation objectives, Hafod y Llan is leading on an innovative trial for habitat management. Shepherding sheep for conservation has not yet become a popular option in the UK, although it is widely used in the Alps and Pyrenees. This is the first known example of full time shepherding for conservation on Welsh and English mountains. Apart from the cold and wet climate challenging British shepherds, one of the main challenges with this project is the way Welsh mountain sheep graze. There will be an introduction to the working farm at Hafod y Llan, an explanation of the objectives of the Conservation Project along with a walk up into the hills with one of the Shepherds to witness how they manage the Welsh Mountain Sheep. 10am - 4pm - meeting point to be arranged locally, to potentially minimise the amount of cars being parked at the farm Please come prepared for day out with an afternoon walk up into Cwm LLan and Cwm Tregalan area More information on the project can be found here https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/craflwyn-and-beddgelert/features/conservation-shepherding-at-hafod-y-llan If you have any questions, let me know Paul NW Co-ordinator

Start

09/08/2016

End

09/08/2016

Maximum Bookings

12

Bookings

11

Venue

Hafod y Llan - Nant Gywnant

Town

Caernarfon

County

Gwynedd

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.04000

Longitude

-4.05000

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07786360347

Email