{"id":3617,"date":"2020-11-20T16:07:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T16:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natureconservation.wales\/?page_id=3617"},"modified":"2026-03-01T17:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T17:11:28","slug":"about-wild-cymru","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wild.cymru\/cy\/about-wild-cymru\/","title":{"rendered":"About Wild Cymru"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Speaking out for Welsh Wildlife<\/h2>\n<p>Wild Cymru was founded in 2018 as a charitable incorporated organisation (charity number: 1180113). Our vision is of \u2018<em>a Wales with more wildlife in more places, created by a society that intrinsically values the natural world\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wild Cymru was formed in response to the growing need for a truly independent nature conservation organisation for Wales. An organisation that was able to speak out and challenge environmental decision makers, Government and statutory bodies to do more for Welsh wildlife. To help achieve this we undertake a wide variety of nature conservation activities, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0 Targeted species and habitat conservation projects<br \/>\u25cf\u00a0 Research, surveys and monitoring<br \/>\u25cf\u00a0 Practical habitat management and landowner advisory<br \/>\u25cf\u00a0 Community engagement and education<br \/>\u25cf\u00a0 Advocacy and campaigns<\/p>\n<p>To remain uncompromised and objective we do not seek or accept direct funding from Welsh Government or its statutory environmental body. Instead, Wild Cymru relies on the generosity of individual supporters, grant giving trusts and foundations.<\/p>\n<h3>Vision<\/h3>\n<p>\u2018A Wales with more wildlife in more places, created by a society that intrinsically values the natural world\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3>Mission<\/h3>\n<p>To be the Strong unconstrained voice that Welsh wildlife needs, speaking out and putting the needs of wildlife first<\/p>\n<h3>Board<\/h3>\n<p>Honorary President: Iolo Williams<br \/>Chair: Daniel Jenkins-Jones<br \/>Trustees: Carys Solman, Lyndsey Maiden, Julian Jones, Dr Rob Thomas, Dr Mike Shewring<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Executive Officer: <strong>Rob Parry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natur Cymru Editor &amp; Production Manager: <strong>Dr Lizzie Wilberforce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Species Officer: <strong>Vaughn Matthews<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conservation Officer: <strong>Eliza Chapman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conservation Officer: <strong>Richard Bluck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communications Officer: <strong>Laurence Whitake<\/strong>r<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Species Monitoring Officer: <strong>Faith Campion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-3ef3371d-b6da-4324-8266-7163964a4dc7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natureconservation.wales\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/INCCs-Constitution-25.09.2018.pdf\">Wild Cymru&#8217;s Constitution 25.09.2018<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natureconservation.wales\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/INCCs-Constitution-25.09.2018.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-3ef3371d-b6da-4324-8266-7163964a4dc7\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-e3c8f24f-8c49-49b0-8dd8-d3aec64ca678\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natureconservation.wales\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/INCC-Strategic-Plan-2019-2023.pdf\">Wild Cymru Strategic Plan 2019 &#8211; 2023<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natureconservation.wales\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/INCC-Strategic-Plan-2019-2023.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-e3c8f24f-8c49-49b0-8dd8-d3aec64ca678\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-08bb85e8-3765-4fc1-97a8-3ccabd85e3c9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natureconservation.wales\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/INCC-business-plan-2025-2030-final.pdf\">Wild Cymru&#8217;s business plan 2025-2030 final<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.natureconservation.wales\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/INCC-business-plan-2025-2030-final.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-08bb85e8-3765-4fc1-97a8-3ccabd85e3c9\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speaking out for Welsh Wildlife Wild Cymru was founded in 2018 as a charitable incorporated organisation (charity number: 1180113). 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