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Bog Day 2025

Open Day 2026

We’re hosting our annual open day at Bwlch Corog on Saturday the 6th of June. There will be lots do see and do, for adults and children alike, and performances from Cynefin and Milly Jackdaw.

Find out more here

Our next volunteer day is Saturday the 30th of May.
Find out about volunteering with us here

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The State of Wales’ Rainforests report explains the importance of protecting our Celtic rainforest

See what we’ve been doing in our latest newsletter

Restoring habitats and species;
connecting people with nature

Coetir Anian / Cambrian Wildwood is a Welsh charity with the aims of restoring habitats and species, and connecting people with wildlife and wild places. We are the custodians of 150 hectare site called Bwlch Corog, set in the uplands of Mid Wales near the River Dyfi and the sea, and this is where our work is focussed.

Degraded peatland is being restored to blanket bog and upland heath. Tree cover is increasing to re-create a large expanse of native forest and wood pasture. Wild animals such as pine martens and water voles are returning and there may be opportunities to introduce other native species in the future.

The project works with primary schools and holds youth camps for vulnerable and disadvantaged teenagers. Alongside our well established volunteer days, programmes for adults and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds began during the summer of 2021. As a community resource, the site is free to access for quiet enjoyment such as walking and camping, adhering to the principle of leave no trace.

Explore the sections below, or watch our film to find out more.

Horses in woodland glade

LAND

Restoring habitats and species across the landscape

Fire by friction

PEOPLE

Giving people wild experiences for education and connection

Aims and plans

GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND PRIORITIES

Charity objectives and strategic plans

“We’ve rediscovered who we are.” – Pupil, Crickhowell Secondary School

“It has ignited my curiosity and wish to engage more deeply with nature, I’m inspired to act with care and respect.” – Wild Living Camp Participant

“This is a project that all students across Wales need to experience.” – Teacher, Crickhowell High School

“It made me think about life and myself and I liked it when we all got around the fire as a family.” – Pupil, Llanidloes Secondary School

“The children have had the opportunity to develop their teamworking and discussion skills. They have enjoyed the experience and have learnt proper life skills.” – Teacher, Penllwyn Primary School

“I think the trip was amazing! And I learnt a lot! And the things I had a lot of fun learning about lighting a fire, and I wish to go again! Really do! It was fantastic!!” – Pupil, Maesyrhandir PrimarySchool

“The students embraced the experience fully and as the week went by we saw some fantastic changes.” – Teacher, Crickhowell High Scool

“It was an amazing experience. Learnt amazing and new things. Jane and Clarissa are very kind. Can’t wait to come back again.” – Pupil, Penllwyn Primary School

“The opportunity for the children to take risks safely was great – fire-lighting, tasting hazlenuts, play in nature.” – Teacher, Maesyrhandir Primary School

“Thank you to all the team – your collective knowledge, passion and experience is amazing and really made the camp.” – Wild Living Camp Participant

“I have had a very fun and interesting day, I think it has opened up a new me.” – Pupil, Llanidloes Secondary School

“The best things: firelighting, trying walnuts. The difficult things: being brave enough to try a crab apple, lighting a fire with the fire steel. The new things: cooking natural bread, lighting fire with a match.” – Pupil, Penllwyn PrimarySchool

“I cannot put into words how invaluable it has been to really connect with nature.” – Changes UK camp member

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