Dr Who Park Turned Into Nature Reserve

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• Publication: South Wales Echo
• Date: 2001-10-04
• Author: Wendy Horton
• Page: 12
• Language: English

ONCE a setting for an episode of Dr Who, Parc Cwm Darran, near Bargoed, is now home to Wales' latest local nature reserve.

Cwmllwydrew Meadows, formally a farm, was recently incorporated in the park as a local nature reserve.

In the past, the former colliery site was the setting for an episode of the cult TV sci-fi, called the Green Death, but today the park is used to protect wildlife.

It is also forging partnerships between local authorities, nature conservation organisations and local people.

A number of local voluntary wardens already help with the management of habitats in the park and Caerphilly County Council makes full use of the site, leading guided walks and pond dipping sessions.

Local authority ecologist Alison Jones said: "Local farmers have been co -operating with the country park rangers to enable traditional grazing practices to be restored in the meadows.

"We are hoping schools that visit the park will help us record and monitor the variety of wildlife that makes the nature reserve so valuable for wildlife."

The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) also welcomed the project.

CCW's assistant district officer Erica Colkett said: "The reclaimed spoil and old mine workings that surround the local nature reserve, owned and managed by Caerphilly County Council, are now a haven for a whole host of wildlife.

The mosaic of a lake, meadows and woodlands found on the reserve creates ideal habitats for many birds, animals and plants.

"Among them are the small bordered fritillary butterfly, polecats and birds like the grasshopper warbler, great crested grebe and several species of owl."

Don't miss Brightening Up the Valleys, the Echo's frequent reports on the environmental projects adding an extra touch of green to the South Wales Valleys.

GRAPHIC: NEW SCHEME Parc Cwm Darren, near Bargoed, has become a nature reserve. Inset, Jon Pertwee who played Dr Who when an episode was filmed at the park. WALES HAS BEEN USED FOR SCENES IN NUMEROUS FILMS, INCLUDING:; CARRY ON FILMS THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH VERY ANNIE MARY HOUSE! RESTORATION; FIRST KNIGHT

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• APA 6th ed.: Horton, Wendy (2001-10-04). Dr Who Park Turned Into Nature Reserve. South Wales Echo p. 12.
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