NEWS

Mont-HMG is now using Discord as an optional communication tool for members. If you are registered with Mont-HMG and would like to trial the platform get in touch and you’ll get a log-in invite.

This website has been updated to the latest PHP issue – if you see any problems or errors please report them to us via the contacts page or email a d m i n @mont-hmg.co.uk (spaces removed)

We have added the option to enable people who cannot travel to the event to participate by live-streaming. Please select the Live-Stream ticket option from the Symposium 2025 page.

Mont-HMG 2025 AGM, November 29^th, 13:30, Plas Dolerw Newtown. We’d appreciate you letting us know if you intend to come so we can organise refreshments.

Montgomeryshire Habitats Management Group 2025 Symposium on November 1st.

Managing Habitats from the Ground Up

This will be our second symposium on the theme of improving habitats for biodiversity and follows on from the very successful 2024 symposium.

Full details and ticket availability on the 2025 Symposium page.

Montgomeryshire Habitats Management Group has a stand at the 2025 Berriew Show, Saturday 23rd August – come along and chat and see what we do.

The National Tree Safety Group has published new guidance on tree-safety management in the UK. It is intended for anyone responsible for trees, as well as those who manage, advise and work on trees. It is available as the full document (142 pages) or as a summary (52 pages) here: NTSG Publications | The National Tree Safety Group

The State of Natural Capital Report has now been published by Natural England. It provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of the ecosystem assets and the current risks. Although this a report on England, much of the data is of relevance. State of Natural Capital Report for England 2024 – risks to nature and why it matters

A small number of Ips typographus (Eight-toothed Spruce Bark Beetle) have been found in South Wales. More information here: Ips typographus – Forest Research
Sightings should be reported here: Tree Alert

Copies of the presentation slides and other links are now available on the 2024 Symposium page.