I joined a team of volunteers and young people from ScoutsMôn at the weekend to help plant 800 hedging trees at Caeau Ty'n Talwrn - the island’s Scout Campsite. I worked with the young people planting the trees at the seven-acre site that is part of Gors Bodeilio Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
I was met by Adrian Williamson the District Campsite lead volunteer who gave me a warm welcome and a tour of the site and the work that has taken place since 2015 to restore it back to meadow like fields while creating a resource for use by Ynys Môn based Scout and Guide groups as well as visiting scout and youth groups from all around England and Wales.
I had a great time getting stuck in to what is a brilliant community project with the scouts that is helping
the environment and wildlife here on the island.
Special thanks to Lily-Rose Haddrell, Young Leader & Explorer with De Môn Explorers and Adrian for
taking the time to talk to me about the campsite, how it is being improved and future plans, including
working closely with NRW and the Church Trustees who own the site.
I would like to thank everyone who volunteers to run the Scout and many other youth organisations on
the island. You all make a huge difference to young lives.
The 800 trees were provided by The Conservation Volunteers as part of the I Dig Trees project. At last
count 1500 hedging trees have been planted at the site over the last three years.
Adrian said: “ScoutsMôn would like to extend great thanks to Virginia for coming along to see the site and
the ongoing environmental work we are carrying out.
“Caeau Ty’n Talwrn is a great site for our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts to get involved in outdoor
activities throughout the year.”
