Conservation and countryside

Trees

Find out more about protected trees, trees in a conservation area, and how to submit an application for works to the trees

Trees

Hedgerows

Hedgerows are one of the defining features of rural Carmarthenshire. Find out more and how to apply to remove a hedgerow

Apply to remove a hedgerow

Tree & Woodland Strategy

This Strategy sets outs the Council’s ambitions for managing the 1430 acres of trees and woodland it is responsible for and how it will plant more trees in a sustainable way.

Tree and Woodland Strategy

Common Land

Find out more about common land, searches and the Common Land Register

Common Land

Biodiversity

At a local level, biodiversity greatly influences the character of our landscape.

Climate Action Sir Gâr

Ash Dieback

Ash dieback is a fungal disease which is affecting all species of ash trees. Find out more about the disease, the symptoms and further advice

Climate Action Sir Gâr

Planning Ecology

Find out more how the advice will assist applicants and developers in identifying the biodiversity enhancements when submitting planning applications

Planning Ecology

Did you know bats are protected?

If you are carrying out any work where bats live or could live you will need a bat survey

Protected Species and habitats

Guidance on nesting birds and owls

You must not carry out any work that could disturb nesting birds. There is additional legislation for barn owls

Protected Species and habitats

Supplementary Planning Guidance for Nature Conservation

This guidance will assist developers in identifying the potential for projects and proposals to impact on biodiversity

SPG for Nature Conservation

Caeau Mynydd Mawr Marsh Fritillary Project

The Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) is a native butterfly which has become increasingly scarce, so much so that it is protected by law

Climate Action Sir Gâr

Protected Species and Habitats

Carmarthenshire’s natural environment is rich and varied. Find out more about our key species and habitats.

Protected Species and habitats

My Nearest - Planning information

You can view planning applications from 2007, tree preservation orders (TPO), conservation areas, listed buildings, and article 4 direction information on the map

My Nearest - Planning information

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Business

Council & Democracy

Trees

Hedgerows

Tree & Woodland Strategy

Common Land

Biodiversity

Ash Dieback

Planning Ecology

Did you know bats are protected?

Guidance on nesting birds and owls

Supplementary Planning Guidance for Nature Conservation

Caeau Mynydd Mawr Marsh Fritillary Project

Protected Species and Habitats

My Nearest - Planning information