Welcome to the Caerphilly Woodlands Trust
We are passionate about all the wildlife and important geology of the area and our aim is always to conserve and protect the natural habitats by creating and managing formal routes and access points so that community can enjoy a quality experience without impacting negatively upon the environment.
About Caerphilly Woodlands Trust
The Caerphilly Woodlands Trust purchased the site in 2002 with the assistance of Caerphilly County Borough Council and The Forestry Commission.
The volunteers decided to name the woodlands ‘Coed y Werin’ which translated means ‘The People’s Woods’.
The site is designated as a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the 300 million year old rocks and strata that are found here. It is also recognised as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) because of the two important habitats – wetlands and woodlands.
Our Patron and mentor is the Naturalist, Author and TV presenter Iolo Williams.
“I am thrilled to have been asked to act as Patron to this wonderful Charity. This group of volunteers have been looking after this amazing space, Coed y Werin, since 2002 with little outside help other than a dedicated bunch of hard working, enthusiastic, visionary volunteers and it’s fantastic to see what they have achieved”
