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Nature Estate Cymru launches to protect Wales' land and climate
Wales' major landowners are uniting for the first time to tackle the climate and nature emergencies, with the new group set up to drive tree planting and meet targets to protect 30% of land for nature by 2030.
Welsh Farmers to Access Low-Interest Green Loans
Welsh farming businesses will be able to access affordable finance to modernise their operations and cut carbon emissions, under a new loan scheme to be launched by the Welsh Government and delivered by the Development Bank of Wales later this year.
Ffermio Bro: Locally led actions deliver nature recovery
Welsh farmers will benefit from a £6.5 million funding boost after the Ffermio Bro scheme delivered remarkable results in its first year.
Wales launches the Llwybr Coedwig Cymru Trail - the first 80km stretch of the National Forest for Wales
The Welsh Government has today launched the first section of a new 80km forest trail - a significant milestone for the National Forest for Wales.
Apply now: Sustainable Farming Scheme opens for Welsh farmers
Welsh farmers will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) for the first time, as the Single Application Form (SAF) opens today, 2 March 2026.
Record £85m flood investment announced as Deputy First Minister visits Cardiff coastal defence scheme
The Welsh Government has announced a record-breaking £85m investment in flood and coastal erosion risk management for this year - the highest annual allocation ever delivered in Wales.
Higher Payments Available: Welsh Government Rewards Early Tree Planting with Enhanced Grants
Landowners and farmers across Wales can apply for enhanced tree planting grants from next week, with a new £825 per hectare incentive payment available for native broadleaf woodland creation.
Wales strengthens environmental protections as landmark Bill passes Senedd
Wales has taken another huge step forward in tackling the nature and climate emergencies after the Senedd passed landmark environmental legislation.
Pawsitive Change: £1 Million to Strengthen Animal Welfare Across Wales
Thousands of pets and animals across Wales will benefit from improved welfare protections as the Welsh Government confirms £1 million in continued funding for Animal Licensing Wales.
Anchoring Healthcare Where Fishers Need It Most
Fishing communities will no longer need to choose between work and health appointments, with free dental, physiotherapy and health checks now brought directly to harbours across Wales.
Cameras rolled out and higher fines considered in fly-tipping crackdown
Funding for new surveillance cameras and a review into fixed penalties for fly-tipping are part of a tougher stance being taken by the Welsh Government to tackle illegal dumping.
** Reissuing with Pictures** Cleaner rivers, stronger regulation, better accountability: Wales charts new course for water governance
“It is time for a fundamental reset - to rebuild trust - that work begins now.” - Deputy First Minister.