THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 27 2017


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VAN drivers should know


the weight of their vehicles when crossing the Cleddau Bridge - that is the message from Pembrokeshire County Council after a resident complained of some drivers being charged less to use the bridge. Kevin Gale, who works for West


1996 and have not changed.” The relevant charges are as


21 News Drivers should know vehicle weights Herd helps heathland flourish


Wales Motorcycles, often crosses the bridge in his Mercedes Sprinter van and pays the £1.50 toll. However, he says he knows of


other users with similar vans that only pay 75p when crossing the bridge. A spokesperson for Pembrokeshire


County Council told The Herald: “The details of the toll charges were made by a toll order set by the former Dyfed County Council. “They were inherited by Pembrokeshire County Council in


follows: Class B: The toll charge is 75p for all vans and lorries up to and including two tonnes unladen weight, minibuses with 15 seats or less, tractors, motor cars, land rovers and motor caravans. Class C: The toll charge is £1.50


for all vehicles more than two tonnes unladen weight, and buses and motor coaches with more than 15 seats. The spokesperson continued: “It


is very difficult for toll operators to determine the unladen weight of all vehicles, as some vehicles which look almost identical can have different weights. “In these cases, drivers are


required to tell the toll operator the weight of their vehicle.”


Volunteers wanted for Spring Clean Cymru KEEP WALES TIDY is launching


a brand new litter campaign – Spring Clean Cymru – to encourage people across Wales to get together this St David’s Day and help care for our beautiful country. Community groups, schools and


businesses will all be taking part in five days of action from March 1-5. The campaign is part of the Great


British Spring Clean, which is supported by TV naturalist and writer Steve Backshall, the BAFTA-winning Deadly 60 presenter. Steve said: “Litter dropped in a British street is a horror show for wildlife.


So many animals are injured and even die from the things we throw away. This is such an important issue and I’m proud to be supporting the campaign.” Lesley Jones, Chief Executive for


Keep Wales Tidy, said: “We know a good quality environment matters to people and the benefits can have a big impact on our communities, health and well-being and economy. “Just two hours spent picking up


litter can make a huge difference to the local environment.” Register your clean-up at keepwalestidy.cymru or visit the website to find out how you can get involved.


AN EXCITING partnership


between the National Trust and Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm has seen new Welsh Black cattle introduced to Waun Fachelich common near St Davids. The common, which is cared


for by the Trust, has welcomed the Tyddewi herd as part of the charity’s conservation grazing programme in Pembrokeshire. The farming initiative encourages


cattle to graze heathland and enjoy a natural, grass-based diet, all whilst keeping the habitat in good condition. Most of Pembrokeshire’s inland


heathland is on wet ground, producing lush grassland where flowering plants thrive amongst the heathers. Without regular grazing, this habitat becomes overgrown and the heathers and


flowers disappear. Speaking about the collaboration,


Andrew Williams, the newly appointed National Trust livestock ranger, said: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Dr Beynon’s Bug Farm on this scheme and welcome their Tyddewi herd to 40 acres of common. “Conservation grazing on our


heathlands helps maintain open vegetation that is healthier and richer for nature, and helps us safeguard special places like Waun Fachelich forever, for everyone.” Dr Sarah Beynon added: “Here at


The Bug Farm, we believe in science- led farming and conservation and this project ticks all the boxes for us. “We are passionate about adding value to quality, sustainably produced


Welsh livestock and ensuring that consumers have the knowledge to reflect that added value in the food choices they make. “Welsh Blacks, our hardy,


native breed of Wales, are perfect as conservation grazers for land of high wildlife value. “They thrive on rough, species-


rich, low-nutrient forage and the meat they produce is of a superb quality. “Their calm nature and relaxed


disposition to life makes them perfect for common land where they are likely to see walkers, dogs and horse riders. “We look forward to developing


this partnership with the National Trust in the future and working with Grub Kitchen at The Bug farm to promote our own heathland beef.”


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