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Flowing Forward
 

Community Catchment Plan

Working together for the river

& catchment area

The Nyfer am Byth project is committed to creating a sustainable future for our community through the development of a Community Catchment Management Plan.

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By using the principles of co-production, we’re ensuring that this plan is shaped collaboratively, bringing together the ideas, insights, and values of everyone who calls the area home. Co-production means going beyond simply consulting the community; it means working alongside you at every step to create solutions that reflect the needs, knowledge, and aspirations of all.

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Why is this approach essential? A thriving and resilient environment benefits everyone, and every voice matters in shaping its future. By including farmers, residents, local businesses, conservation groups, and young people in the planning process, we’re making sure the plan respects our shared priorities and values. When everyone has a say, the plan becomes stronger, more adaptable, and reflective of the community’s diversity. 

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Summary of the Afon Nyfer Community Catchment Management Plan

The Afon Nyfer Community Catchment Plan is a community-led response to growing concerns about the ecological health of the Afon Nyfer and its surrounding landscape.

Developed between 2024 and 2025 through wide-ranging consultation, the plan reflects the voices, priorities, and insights of residents, landowners, schools, and local organisations across the catchment—from Crymych to Newport.

At its core, the plan recognises the river’s deep cultural, ecological, and economic value. It outlines the current pressures on the catchment, particularly agricultural pollution, sewage spills, biodiversity loss, and erosion of cultural identity, and identifies clear, practical actions for reversing these trends.
 
Five key priorities emerged from the consultation:

  1. Reducing pollution from agriculture and sewage

  2. Raising awareness and education at all levels of the community

  3. Enhancing biodiversity and creating wildlife corridors

  4. Improving access and enjoyment of the river and its landscape

  5. Celebrating and supporting Welsh language, culture, and community resilience
     

The plan also highlights a collaborative spirit, where local heritage and environmental stewardship can come together, and calls for ongoing cooperation between communities, land managers, and statutory bodies.

This plan marks a first step towards a healthier, more connected, and more resilient Nyfer catchment.

The DRAFT PLAN can be viewed below or downloaded to read.
Please note that there is a version in Cymraeg & English available.
The data in the Cymraeg version on graphs/wordclouds will be fully translated prior to publishing the final draft plan.

DOWNLOAD HERE
 

As part of our commitment to co-producing this plan with community voices, we are holding further events in-person & online in June & July to present the draft plan and to gain any further input and insight from communities before preparing a final 5 year plan, with commitments from statutory bodies and other organisations.

If you have any comments and further input at this stage,
please email sophie@cwmarian.org.uk
by August 31st 2025.

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