A local conservation charity welcomed one of the region's Members of the Senedd to see the work underway at a nature reserve.

Ken Skates, MS for Clwyd South, was welcomed by Wild Ground at the Stryt Las nature reserve in Johnstown to see the work being undertaken by the Wild About Johnstown project.

Mr Skates stopped by the Stryt Las nature reserve last week, where he was shown around by Wild Ground CEO Karen Balmer and reserves officer Emma Ellis.

He was shown the work undertaken by volunteers and Wild Ground staff, thanks to funding from the Welsh Government’s Landfill Disposal Tax administered by the WCVA (Wales Council for Voluntary Action).

The Wild about Johnstown project includes the three nature reserves owned and managed by North Wales conservation charity Wild Ground in Johnstown - Aberderfryn, Stryt Las and Brandie Brook.

The aim of the project is to make the nature reserves more pleasant places to visit, improving habitats for wildlife and providing all members of the community with opportunities to get involved.

As part of the project a new pond-dipping area is being created at Stryt Las. The project will include a mixture of wildlife-themed volunteering, community events and activities across the reserves.

Ken Skates said: “I really enjoyed the visit, catching up with the team and hearing about their plans to invest in and improve the reserve.

"It’s a beautiful spot and with the events the team has coming up, coupled with what’s planned for the site, I hope more local people will visit and enjoy what’s on offer.”

To find out more about the Wild About Johnstown project and the work Wild Ground undertake across North Wales, visit www.wild-ground.org.uk or find them on social media.