Directory of Nature Charities in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil’s landscape combines river valleys, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, upland habitats and former industrial sites that now provide important refuges for wildlife. The River Taff and Taf Fechan support species including salmon, otters and kingfishers, while local woodlands and parks provide habitat for birds, amphibians, butterflies and other wildlife. Organisations working across the county borough are involved in habitat restoration, freshwater conservation, woodland management, species monitoring, biodiversity recording, environmental education and community conservation.
Nature Charities in Merthyr Tydfil
Including registered charities, CICs, coalitions, alliances, and related organisations.
A long-established local natural history charity working across Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding areas. It manages Cilsanws Nature Reserve, Webber’s Pond and Jack’s Wood, and has also worked with partners on Penmoelallt SSSI, while organising wildlife activities and environmental education.
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales manages Taf Fechan Nature Reserve, a 42-hectare site of ancient woodland, calcareous grassland, river and cliffs in the Merthyr area. Its conservation work includes habitat management, species monitoring, practical conservation and volunteering.
A river conservation charity working across South Wales, including the Taff and Taf Bargoed catchments. Its work includes river restoration, habitat improvement, water-quality projects and community involvement in freshwater conservation; in July 2026 it worked with the Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership and Keep Wales Tidy on a Taf Bargoed river clean.
An environmental regeneration charity based in the wider Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff area. Its work includes practical conservation, environmental training, community projects and management of green spaces, including the former Taff Bargoed Millennium Park programme.
Keep Wales Tidy supports practical environmental work in Merthyr Tydfil, including community clean-ups, greener public spaces and biodiversity projects. The charity has a current local programme and was involved with the Taf Bargoed river clean in July 2026.
The Woodland Trust has a significant woodland-conservation interest in Merthyr Tydfil, including Cyfarthfa & Georgetown Tips, a council-owned woodland site recorded as providing valuable urban green space. Its wider work promotes the protection and restoration of native and ancient woodland.
The northern part of Merthyr Tydfil lies within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, bringing the Park Authority into the county’s landscape and biodiversity work. Its responsibilities include protecting habitats, wildlife and protected sites and supporting sustainable land management.
SEWBReC is the Local Environmental Records Centre for South East Wales and maintains biodiversity information covering Merthyr Tydfil. It supports species recording, specialist wildlife groups and the use of biodiversity data in conservation and environmental decision-making.
The Valleys Bat Group covers Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen. It supports bat conservation through recording, surveying, monitoring and public engagement and is listed by the Bat Conservation Trust as the local group for Merthyr Tydfil.
Glamorgan Bird Club’s East Glamorgan recording area includes Merthyr Tydfil, where its members contribute bird records and monitoring data. The club is active in 2026 and maintains regular bird recording, reports and field activities.
A specialist group recording and studying moths across Glamorgan, including Merthyr Tydfil. Its database contains records from the county and contributes to wider knowledge of the region’s moth fauna.
Butterfly Conservation’s South Wales Branch supports butterfly and moth recording and conservation across the region. Merthyr Tydfil is included within its Glamorgan recording area, with local records contributing to monitoring and habitat conservation.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is a national freshwater-conservation charity working to create, restore and protect ponds, wetlands, streams and other freshwater habitats. The Trust has been involved with the Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership, including local freshwater and great crested newt work.
The RSPB is represented within the Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership and contributes to local biodiversity work alongside other conservation organisations. Its wider South Wales conservation programme includes habitat management, bird conservation and wildlife monitoring.
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust is currently involved with the Merthyr Tydfil Biodiversity Partnership, contributing specialist knowledge to work supporting pollinators and biodiversity. Its wider conservation work includes habitat management, monitoring and community engagement.
The Mammal Society contributes specialist expertise to biodiversity work in Merthyr Tydfil, including wildlife recording and monitoring of mammals. The South Wales Mammal Society recorder covers Merthyr Tydfil through the regional biological recording network.
A community group caring for Nant Llwynog Park, a former industrial site that now provides valuable wildlife habitat and open space. The group promotes biodiversity, environmental improvements and community involvement in the park. Current reporting records its continued involvement in the management of the site.