About the LNP

The Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Local Nature Partnership (LNP) aims to deliver practical action to support the recovery of nature and bring communities together to explore, discover and share nature, providing advice and support for action to benefit local wildlife.

The LNP was formed in 2017, merging two existing Local Biodiversity Partnerships and is chaired by ecologist and wildlife photographer Chris Hatch.

The LNP includes a wide range of organisations, including representatives of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen local authorities, Natural Resources Wales, Gwent Wildlife Trust, Friends of the Earth, Public Services Board, ‘friends of’ groups, small businesses such as Technical Ecology and Draenog Countryside and individuals interested in local nature.

Members meet regularly, usually quarterly, including an annual visit to interesting sites, and receive regular email updates about local nature recovery, opportunities to get involved in conservation, training, funding, events and other activities.

Anyone can sign up to receive these updates – email veronika.brannovic@torfaen.gov.uk.