Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is temporarily closing some forest paths and trails while tree felling operations are carried out in Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is temporarily closing some forest paths and trails while tree felling operations are carried out in Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot.
NRW estimates that just over five acres – roughly the equivalent of two rugby fields – of trees near Rhyslyn car park will need to be felled.
The trees have been deemed at risk of falling and will need to be felled as a matter of urgency to keep visitors to the forest safe.
There are also plans to clear and remove a large area next to the river Afan which is covered in small tree branches. This will improve drainage and the overall condition of the track for walkers and cyclists.
To allow contractors to carry out the work safely, a small number of paths and mountain bike trails will be closed or have diversions put in place for up to eight weeks.
The free Rhyslyn car park will remain open.
James Roseblade, South West Senior Land Management Officer for Natural Resources Wales, said:
Work to upgrade a section of path next to the Nant Cynon stream will also begin on Monday 3 February. This work will improve the drainage and surface of the path.
The end section of the Penhydd and Blue Scar mountain bike trails will also be affected whilst work is carried out.
The path upgrade is likely to be completed in two weeks. The path and trails will be re-opened as soon as it is safe to do so.
James added:
For more information about the diversions visit the Afan Forest Park section of the NRW website.
