Last week, Pengelli Woods in Pembrokeshire was alive with the sound of axes, saws, and the quiet hum of curiosity as volunteers gathered to immerse themselves in the age-old art of coppicing. Alongside staff and students from Cwm Arian and Coppicewood College, participants spent the day learning sustainable woodland management skills practised in West Wales for thousands of years. Coppicing, a traditional technique once central to how our ancestors cared for local woods, invo

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new solar array in Llanfynach, North Pembrokeshire, led by our Unlocker Project. Set to be installed alongside the existing wind turbine, this development marks an important step forward in providing clean, locally generated energy for the community. The project is being driven by Michael Shakib and Gerry O’Brien, and forms part of a wider effort to create sustainable energy solutions that benefit both people and the environment. T

Our name, Cwm Arian, means “Silver Valley” — a term that reflects both the land we call home and a landscape shaped over centuries by people and industry. We want to share a little about our heritage, the community beneath our feet, and the spirit that continues to drive our work today.