A sanctuary for wildlife, including the wild animal we call man.
image of yarrow in field of wild grasses and trees

Approx two acres of scrubland, previously used for sheep, to be made into a sanctuary for wildlife including humans; planted with trees, shrubs and wild flowers to encourage a wide range of botanical specimens.

This barely qualifies as permaculture in the usual sense of the term, although we do hope to produce some crops of fruit and vegetables when this proves compatible with general sanctuary aims.

We don't know what we are doing in any technical sense; we are generally useless at agriculture but very keen on soil improvement.  We adore trees and believe they are the most highly evolved beings on Earth, and that they provide mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health benefits to just about everything/one.  This we hope will be our main crop: sanctuary.

Plans include the creation of at least one large pond and possibly a water course.  We will also be importing large amounts of vegetative material that can rot down and produce some modest changes of landscape as well as soil enrichment.

If you would like visits, how should people arrange their visit?
It is unlikely that visits will be available before 2024, but if your interest is keen please email [email protected] and we'll consider the possibilities.
Sustainable transport options
RAIL: Llandecwyn station is 400 yards from the entrance. BUS: approx 100 yards from entrance. PUBLIC FOOTPATH: along two sides of the actual field.
Type of project
Private (visits by arrangement only)
Physical Elements/Features
Bees
Forest garden
Wildlife meadows
Woodland
Services/Activities
Visits (by arrangement)
Contact name
Ric Cheyney
Postal address of project

Beudy Gil
Llandecwyn
TALSARNAU
LL47 6YP
United Kingdom

Contact email